I solved the issue...I lowered the screen depth and edited the /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Hello all,

I have a long story, so I will make it quick, kinda a two part post

I just found out that I was rooted...I didn't do a complete forensic, just wiped the laptop clean and started fresh. This is a great chance to learn about security


The only problem is that now the display for Kaffeine is vertically squished, this is a new one for me. I took a screenshot, but the screen shot has a normal resolution. Strange huh?

My desktop looks fine, but my KDM screen has really oversized letters, making login on difficult as well.

I have installed the w32codecs and lidvd. I have played with the aspect ratio and looked at the xine engine params and nothing jumps out.

Here are my specs:
Toshiba Satellite,
lspci snippet
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00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller (rev 03)
00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller (rev 03)
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Kububtu gutsy, Fresh install

I will install gdm and see if that is a band-aid that will help for now, though I am curious about my issues, and I never want to leave a computer issue unsolved.

Thank you for your wisdom and experience in advance,
Mohtech