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Old 03-14-2004, 02:06 AM   #1
irfanhab
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How to change resolutions in KDE


I'm using slackware 9.1, on kernel 2.4.22

runnning KDE 3.1

How do I change the screen resolution
I think my resolution curently is 1000 something * 900 something

I want it to be 800x600
 
Old 03-15-2004, 08:54 AM   #2
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have you tried

ctrl-alt-<plus>
and
ctrl-alt-<minus> ??

billy
 
Old 03-15-2004, 11:00 AM   #3
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you need to edit your /etc/X11/xf86config file..............
scroll down to "Screen Sections" and edit the "modes" depending on
what "depth" you have it set to........the "DefaultDepth" is what your
currently set at........
 
Old 03-16-2004, 08:22 PM   #4
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thanx a lot

I actually knew it was something with the xconfig file, but I neva knew its the DefaultDepth


Thanx a lot
 
  


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