[NCLUG] Help needed with Xconfig

[Patrick S. Riedel]

On Wed, 2002-12-18 at 03:37, Erich wrote:
> A machine running RH8.0 had the Gnome desktop configured
> for some high resolution setting.  It is now in a new
> location, and has a new 15 inch flat screen monitor
> attached.  The Monitor does not display at the current VGA
> settings.  
> 
> I can drop to a command shell, however Xconfigurator is not
> on this install (shelved?).  
> 
> How can I change these settings?  I need the GUI for the
> app to run.
> 
> Thanks - Erich Hennig

open /etc/X11/XF86Config

edit the appropriate "Screen" section.  Remove any modes from the Modes
line that don't apply.

That'll get you in.  You may want to edit the other sections as
appropriate also.


Patrick