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Old 11-29-2006, 06:04 PM   #1
tashe
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Resolution


Hey guys
cant set up my screen resolution to any bigger that 800x600. Is there any chance to make it 1024x860 or similar? And can you tell me when i install some program, where can i find its program files?
Thanks a lot i hope u can answer the two questions
 
Old 11-29-2006, 06:10 PM   #2
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Just for laughs why don't you try throwing out some details.
 
Old 11-29-2006, 06:41 PM   #3
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Resolution limits may be defined by the monitor or video card settings.
Post info on the video card and monitors model and version. As well to there max resolutions and whether monitor is crt or lcd.
Post contents of /etc/X11/xorg.conf

As far as the program install it depends on the programs install. Most programs executable file is 80% of the time installed in /usr/bin. Usually the readme and install docs will describe where these files are. There are several ways a program can be installed. Some from source and compile yourself, precompiled and ready to install, or from a package manager.

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Old 11-29-2006, 09:44 PM   #4
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To locate files, read up on the following commands
- find
- locate
- which
 
  


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