xorgconfig should i

DaveyB · 09-08-2004, 04:04 PM

This may sound stupid but every tutorial thing i read says run "xorgconfig" after you install. I dont then i type "xstart" and all works ok. The thing is should i run this command or not and what does it do exactly. I know it sorts out your graphics and stuff like that but if they are working ok now do i need to do it? Or is more for gaming. Either way can someone help as my confusion is sending me mad

sether · 09-08-2004, 04:07 PM

if you're getting problems in graphical mode after startx (i.e. not the right resolution, flickering, etc.), then you have to modify /etc/xorg.conf to suit your needs. otherwise, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

DaveyB · 09-08-2004, 04:15 PM

im running in a slightly lower resolution, do u know of the top of your head if slackware 10 supports the ATI TNT64 graphics card. I know the cards lame but that beside the point.

sether · 09-08-2004, 04:24 PM

if you know it'll run a higher resolution, try it out. you might need a driver for it, but it should be able to at least handle a higher resolution w/o a driver.