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Old 08-25-2003, 01:25 AM   #1
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Graphical Interface problem


I have installed Redhat on a newer computer but after i exited firstboot,everything started to screw up.The first time i signed in,everything was ok except for that icons panels were giant,they took up more than 80 % of the screen,then i set the resolution from 1024x768 to 1280x1204 but nothing changed.I tried again but the next time the graphical interface wont even start.I reinstalled redhat and the same thing happens and i get this message saying that i have not configurated it right but i'm possitive i did.I dont know what is going wrong,i have installed the redhat on a older,crappier comp and it turned out all right.Your help on solving my problem would really be great.
 
Old 08-25-2003, 01:29 AM   #2
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check /var/log/XFree.0.log to see what happened at X startup.
also try a lower bit color(like 16 bit or lower) by editing /etc/X11/XF86Config.
you can reconfigure X by running 'xf86config' .
 
Old 08-25-2003, 01:32 AM   #3
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Nothing changed
 
Old 08-25-2003, 01:34 AM   #4
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Can you boot to a text login and give us a copy of your /etc/X11/XF86Config file?

Id suggest using v9 as Ive just started using it this week on a laptop noless and it practically installed it self with out a whimper.
 
Old 08-25-2003, 01:35 AM   #5
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Quote:
Originally posted by dsgdevil
Nothing changed
after doing what??
did you try xf86config?? and what does your log file say about the resolution and colours??
 
Old 08-25-2003, 01:39 AM   #6
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Quote:
Originally posted by psyklops

give us a copy of your /etc/X11/XF86Config file?



and the log file.

check in your log file whether it uses XF86Config or XF86Config-4.If it uses the later,edit /etc/X11/XF86Config-4.

Last edited by arunshivanandan; 08-25-2003 at 01:40 AM.
 
Old 11-06-2003, 01:33 AM   #7
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Same problem

I need to know how to edit the file so i can change my resolution, Or how do I get in the file and change it what is the magic command?
 
  


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