Why doesn't my resolution change?

nealkochhar · 06-10-2004, 01:00 AM

For reference, I'm using Slackware 9.1

When I go through the series of questions in XF86Config, I choose my resolution but it never changes (despite it saying the setup was successful) and sticks to the 800x600 ('ish) resolution.

What do I do?

nealkochhar · 06-10-2004, 01:19 AM

Ok I figured it out but I still need some help.

The xf86config program ends up by writing a file called XF86Config. I need to put that file in /etc/X11 but for some reason I can't find XF86Config and my locate isn't working.

Any ideas?

akudewan · 06-10-2004, 01:59 AM

You are not very clear. Which XF86Config can't you find? the original one or the one made by the program?

Qucho · 06-10-2004, 02:50 AM

The file that needs to be modified is "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4"

Rename you current "XF86Config-4" to "XF86Config-4.bak"
then...just edit "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" with your text editor of choice.