XF86Config & XF*^Config-4 ?
 

I am trying to change my screens refresh rate from 60hz to 75

I have searched the forums and have some ideas.
I take it the only way to change my refresh rate is by manually entering the modeline into the etc/x11/XFConfig file ? am i right?

well firstly where do i enter it? there are a fair few monitor sections! which one do i put it into?

what is the XF86Config-4 file? how is it different from the XF86Config file? i have both these files (they both have monitor sections)

i need to fix this refresh rate thing soon (people are acussing me of smoking something, my eyes are so red!)

the xf86config-4 file is for xfree version 4.x , the other is for version 3.3.x.
most distros have a config tool to save you from having to handedit modelines, or you can enter xf86config from the prompt

Keep in mind though that Slackware still uses just XF86Config without the "-4" at the end for its default config file with version 4 or earlier. Its mainly a Redhat, Mandrake and such type change. But there is really no difference between the two, its just the name of the file.

Ok, what is the config tool for RH7.2? haha

If i run xf86config from the prompt, what do i answer for the proceeding mouse questions (i have a usb mouse)

one more question, why do i have both version 4 and the previous version installed? (did i select this somewhere?)

Considering i have both files which should i edit ? (to adjust my refresh rate)

thanks guys for your help, i never thought i would learn about linux so fast! :)

If your using Redhat 7.2, most likely its the XF86Config-4. And it might be easier for you to configure it by using Xconfigurator instead of xf86config.