Re: Display on Powerbook G3


Subject: Re: Display on Powerbook G3
From: Paul J. Lucas (pauljlucas@mac.com)
Date: Fri Jan 12 2001 - 12:26:32 MST


On Fri, 12 Jan 2001, Gavin Hemphill wrote:

> yes please post your config file - I've got a "sort of working" one but
> its always good to see how other people have done it.

        Whom are you addressing? If me, I already said Xpmac doesn't
        use a config file.

        Please try to quote more effectively.

        - Paul

> Steve Poole wrote:
> >
> > I just bought (Dec) a PB G3 and used the YDL distribution. I had to futz
> > with vertical and horizontal refresh rates, but it works great on mine. I
> > can post the config file if anyone is interested. I have it set up for
> > 8,16,24 bits up to 1024x768. No external monitor.
> >
> > Steve...
> >
> > At 08:10 PM 01/11/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> > >On Thu, 11 Jan 2001, Paul J. Lucas wrote:
> > >
> > > > On Tue, 9 Jan 2001, Travis Douglas Cuprak wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > If I don't include "novideo", Xconfigurator is broken and thus I can't do
> > > > > much. Any pointers? I am a bit new to linux.
> > > >
> > > > You could try using the Xpmac X server instead. It's a lot
> > > > simpler to configure (it doesn't use a config file).
> > >
> > >It also has a variety of annoying "quirks". I missed the original message,
> > >but what's wrong with Xautoconfig (http://penguinppc.org/~trini)?
> > >
> > >-Hollis
> >
> > Steve Poole
> > Technical Therapist
> > Phone 713.806.0329
> > eFax 240.539.7413
>



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