[Novalug] Problem with XF86Config-4

Sam Rosenfeld sam1@speakeasy.net
Mon Nov 20 13:52:11 EST 2006


Ted:

Your latest suggestion sounded very promising, however, after copying my
Knoppix5.0 LiveCD detection of my mouse and monitor, I still get the same
error messages.  I think my box has been pixilated.

sam


On Mon, 20 Nov 2006, Theodore Ruegsegger wrote:

> Sam, here's an alternate approach:
>
> Boot a live CD like Ubuntu or Xubuntu. Assuming it succeeds in setting
> up X, make a copy of the config file (/etc/X11/xorg.conf).
>
> Compare that with your /etc/X11/XF86Config-4; they're simliar enough
> for that. Look for:
>
> Options for graphics card and monitor.
> Sync rates.
> Frame buffer (on or off).
> Input devices (mouse).
> Anything else that's significantly different.
>
> Adjust your XF86Config-4 accordingly.
>
> Ted
>
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