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Old 12-05-2004, 11:09 PM   #1
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change X resolution to 91 dpi, system boots gdm


Ive been doing some googling about how to change the resolution of my systems X configuration. So far what I have found deals with changing xdm and starting it with startx. That is all well and fine if thats the only optional way of doing it. I could probably find how to switch from gdm to xdm without too much trouble.
Before I consider doing that however, I am curious as to whether or not anyone knows what I need to edit when working with gdm. If there is more to it than that feel free to elaborate.
Thank you in advance
 
Old 12-05-2004, 11:27 PM   #2
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If you want to change resolutions, you just need to add the resolutions in your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file. There is a section to add resolutions under the default DPI setting.

You can also test the resolutions by doing...


Ctrl + alt + (+ or - on the number pad)
 
Old 12-06-2004, 02:43 AM   #3
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The Debian command to change X settings is "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86". If you've already manually edited your /etc/X11/XF86Config-4, the dpkg-reconfigure program may not write down the changes and you have to keep maintaining XF86Config-4 manually. So, if you're a newbie, it's safer to make all changes via "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" and not to mess with XF86Config-4.
 
Old 12-06-2004, 09:45 PM   #4
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Yes, I understand how to change the resolution on my monitor between 800x600 1024x768 etc, but what this has to deal with is having fonts that aren't anti-aliased. What reminded me of 91 dpi was when I opened GIMP the other day and said that I was running at 81 dpi also noticing how gagged my fluxbox fonts are, That is when I remembered that my previous setup ran an 91 dpi. This is what I want to know how to change.
thanks again
 
Old 12-07-2004, 02:28 AM   #5
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One way to set default dpi for fonts is to create ~/.Xresources file and to make the first line similar to this:
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Xft.dpi: 96
Also the order in which the 75dpi and 100dpi fontpaths are listed in /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 may affect the fontsize in some apps -- the fontpath listed first is used as the default size. Unfortunately the order of fontpaths cannot be changed via "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86", so you may have to maintain XF86Config-4 manually from the moment you edit it using a text editor. But if you're familiar with manually configuring XWindowSystem, this shouldn't be a problem.
 
Old 12-07-2004, 12:27 PM   #6
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Great, thank you.
 
  


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