is there a program to automatically make xorg.conf files

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:01 AM

I am using Fedora Core 3 and a Nvidia video card. I need to make a xorg.conf file, but I am very bad with code. I just had to reinstall linux because I messed up with the code the first time. Anyone have any suggestions for an program (I don' t think that Fedora comes with one) that generates xorg.conf files?

rkettle · 06-12-2005, 11:13 AM

it will create the file for you... make a backup of files before you edit them.

Regards
Richard

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkettle
it will create the file for you... make a backup of files before you edit them.

Regards
Richard

What ?? It doesn't.

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkettle
it will create the file for you... make a backup of files before you edit them.

Regards
Richard

Please tell me how it "makes" the files for me? Sorry for being a linux noob.

rkettle · 06-12-2005, 11:21 AM

when you install it, it generates the script so that it can run. You do not need to write it. You will need to edit it to get the Nvidia card going, but that is a very small edit.

You can use the graphical tools on Fedora to change setting and it writes them to the xorg file.

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkettle
when you install it, it generates the script so that it can run. You do not need to write it. You will need to edit it to get the Nvidia card going, but that is a very small edit.

You can use the graphical tools on Fedora to change setting and it writes them to the xorg file.

Ok, but what do I need to change for the .conf file (and do I need to change the .log?)

rkettle · 06-12-2005, 11:26 AM

you do not need to touch the .log file... why do you need to edit the xorg.conf file? This will give me a better idea of what you are trying to do.

Regards
Richard

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkettle
you do not need to touch the .log file... why do you need to edit the xorg.conf file? This will give me a better idea of what you are trying to do.

Regards
Richard

Uh I am trying to get my video card working. And the install says you have to change things in the xorg.conf file. If not could you tell me what I have to change and where is the file. Because if I don't have to change anything, that would be good...

rkettle · 06-12-2005, 11:34 AM

to install nvidia you need to download the driver from their site... choose the first one.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html

you also need to make sure you have the source code for the kernel... then drop to run level 3 and run the driver

#sh NV.... whatever the name is (press the tab key to autocomplete)

when you are done you edit the xorg.conf file

easiest way is to type

#vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

where the section is about your driver.. press 'i' on your keyboard (insert) and change "nv" to "nvidia" then press esc then :wq

then type startx

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkettle
to install nvidia you need to download the driver from their site... choose the first one.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html

you also need to make sure you have the source code for the kernel... then drop to run level 3 and run the driver

#sh NV.... whatever the name is (press the tab key to autocomplete)

when you are done you edit the xorg.conf file

easiest way is to type

#vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

where the section is about your driver.. press 'i' on your keyboard (insert) and change "nv" to "nvidia" then press esc then :wq

then type startx

Thanks NOW i understand (I already have the Driver installed, i just havent edited correctly.

rkettle · 06-12-2005, 11:38 AM

no prob, let me know if it works.

Regards
Richard

lowpingnoob · 06-12-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkettle
no prob, let me know if it works.

Regards
Richard

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Runs and installs UT2K4)..

rkettle · 06-12-2005, 04:08 PM

no prob... ut2004 is nice