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asif_bahrainwala 04-05-2015 11:55 AM

XServer multiple screens
 
Hi,
I am using 2 screens (my current laptop screen and extended to my TV using HDMI), I am only using one x-server (ctl-alt-F7) on ZorinOS 9.1

on the terminal, DISPLAY using: env|grep DISPLAY variable always shows :0.0 for both screens

I thought it would show :0.0 for my laptop display and :0.1 for my TV, its showed :0.0 on TV as well, could some one tell me why.....

business_kid 04-06-2015 06:41 AM

If you started a separate instance of X, I think you get 0:1.

There's also the question of what mode the video card is in. A bit complex to explain, you have to mention your video card and guys with that card tell you the ups & downs.

asif_bahrainwala 04-06-2015 02:10 PM

Hi,
when I start a new x server using startx, the display variable is :1.0 (and this is correct since the first number specifies the X-server you want to connect to)


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