LinuxQuestions.org
Download your favorite Linux distribution at LQ ISO.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie
User Name
Password
Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question? If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 08-18-2003, 02:37 PM   #1
snatale1
Member
 
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Richmond, Virginia, US
Distribution: Ubuntu 20.04 / Manjaro
Posts: 439

Rep: Reputation: 48
Changing resoution in RH9


I'm trying to change my resolution in RH from 800x600 to 1024x768
when I choose ok it says I must restart the X server for changes to take effect. I thought that was a log off or a reboot (guess not). how do I do this?
 
Old 08-18-2003, 02:43 PM   #2
KptnKrill
Member
 
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: US, MA
Distribution: Nandu-0.ab, Arch 0.7.2
Posts: 229

Rep: Reputation: 30
Well it depends whether or not you have graphical or test login.
If you have graphical login then simply logging out won't restart x. Text login will. And a reboot will definately restart the x server
 
Old 08-18-2003, 03:39 PM   #3
Mathieu
Senior Member
 
Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Distribution: RedHat, Fedora, CentOS, SUSE
Posts: 1,403

Rep: Reputation: 46
To expand on KptnKrill's post,

if the login screen is in graphical mode, press Ctrl-Alt-Backspace.
This will restart your X server.

If you want to change resolutions on-the-fly,
press Ctrl Alt + or Ctrl Alt -.
 
Old 08-18-2003, 03:48 PM   #4
zovres
Member
 
Registered: Sep 2002
Posts: 184

Rep: Reputation: 30
Check that the monitor you have selected matches yours, I've had that problem: RH didn't want to change the res after a X restart because to monitor I selected couldn't go to 1024*768 even though it could

do I make myself clear? lol

hope that helps
 
Old 08-18-2003, 06:17 PM   #5
snatale1
Member
 
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Richmond, Virginia, US
Distribution: Ubuntu 20.04 / Manjaro
Posts: 439

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 48
Smile Thanks guys or gals

The CTRL+ALT +/- works but not to the size I need, but your right my moniter is not listed correctly It has my make but not model. strange cuz it's only 4 mo. old. I guess I'll keep screwing with it. any further help would be great thanx
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Slow resoution of domain names lithiumfx Linux - Networking 13 07-27-2005 06:09 PM
twinview nvidia resoution problem shanenin Linux - Software 3 06-20-2004 01:39 PM
Changing the localhost name in RH9 mosh Linux - Software 1 06-17-2004 10:21 AM
New To Suse, Questions Regarding Resoution and Apt jlacroix Linux - Distributions 3 05-24-2004 07:46 PM
How to change resoution in SuSE 9 for a TV? LaserLine Linux - Distributions 1 04-11-2004 10:13 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:27 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration