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Old 02-26-2006, 12:11 AM   #1
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XFree86 vs Xorg

I'm debating whether I should use XFree86 or Xorg... because I have an ATI graphics card (that I use most of the time, 256 mb... Radeon 9550) and a fixed frequency monitor (with only an XFree86 entry).


XFree86 = big fancy fixed frequency monitor

Xorg = amazing graphics



I also have a semi-old Nvidia graphics card (64 mb... 440 MX), which can use drivers for XFree86...
 
Old 02-26-2006, 12:42 AM   #2
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If you monitor works with XFree86 it'll work with Xorg. Also the nvidia drivers work with both X servers.
 
Old 02-26-2006, 12:09 PM   #3
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i know that it is possible to make it work for Xorg... but i'm having issues with it, I posted earlier, got a response, and still... it didnt work...
 
Old 02-26-2006, 05:25 PM   #4
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Quote:
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i know that it is possible to make it work for Xorg... but i'm having issues with it, I posted earlier, got a response, and still... it didnt work...
That's informative.
 
Old 02-26-2006, 06:42 PM   #5
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i try


seriously though, i can't tell you what went wrong... my main monitor worked, but my fixed frequency monitor wouldn't do anything.
 
  


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