does anyone know the purpose/benefit to the "ModeLine" settings in XF86Config? default XF86Config's I've seen in the past included them, afaik without a problem, but the section below from the 4.3.0 docs say they are optional - is there any reason to use/not use them?
I haven't tried commenting them out and restarting X as I don't know their use/effect.
any insight appreciated.
from:
http://www.xfree.org/4.3.0/XF86Config.5.html
Quote:
Monitor Section
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Mode "name"
This is an optional multi-line entry that can be used to provide definitions for video modes for the monitor. In most cases this isn't necessary because the built-in set of VESA standard modes will be sufficient. The Mode keyword indicates the start of a multi-line video mode description. The mode description is terminated with the EndMode keyword. The mode description consists of the following entries:
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ModeLine "name" mode-description
This entry is a more compact version of the Mode entry, and it also can be used to specify video modes for the monitor. is a single line format for specifying video modes. In most cases this isn't necessary because the built-in set of VESA standard modes will be sufficient.
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