How can I locate a file...or part of a file.

Nora · 04-18-2009, 04:47 PM

Hello-
I have downloaded a software (Eaglesoft CAD) that has a known graphics problem.
This is what the FAQ say about how to fix it.

For solving these issues, please check the file xorg.conf. Usually it's located in /etc/xorg or /etc/X11. If it is the case that the composite extension is enabled or not explicitly disabled in the file, change the corresponding section or add the following lines:

Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "Disable"
EndSection

How do I locate xorg.conf? And once located, how would I change/add to the corresponding section?
Thanks!
Nora

MS3FGX · 04-18-2009, 04:55 PM

The message states where the file is located, and editing the file would be done the same way any other file is edited.

Though I don't think you would have Composite enabled, unless your distribution does that by default.

Nora · 04-18-2009, 05:10 PM

Yes- I don't know how to navigate to the file.
Thanks-
Nora

dandart · 04-18-2009, 05:14 PM

Alt+F2 (run)
gksu -c "gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf"

Or in a terminal...

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Good luck!

Nora · 04-19-2009, 07:00 AM

Thank you!