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Re: can't center X display



On Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:06:11 -0400, I wrote:

> On my Etch machine, I've tested the centering of the desktop under three
> conditions: running fvwm, gnome, or a VMware virtual machine in full-screen
> mode.  If I set up xorg.conf for 1600x1200, any of the displays is centered
> correctly (by luck, I guess).  If I set it up for 1280x1024, each is offset
> to the right.  I haven't figured out how to fix this but have tried a few
> things.
> ... [and xvidtune didn't work] ...

On Mon, 2 Jul 2007 19:26:18 -0400, Douglas Allan Tutty replied:

> I just use the buttons on the monitor.  My monitor will remember the
> settings for each refresh rate it gets (so that it remembers if you
> change resolution or even computers).

This also worked on my Sony Trinitron CPD-G400.  Too bad I couldn't get
xvidtune to work, but in any case the practical problem is solved.  Thanks.



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