On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:21 AM, <waltd...@waltdnes.org> wrote: > Contrary to the FUD I've heard, X works just fine, thank you, without an > xorg.conf. Modern flatscreens with EDID info are set up automatically. I > suppose that old CRT monitors without EDID info might require xorg.conf, > but that's "exotic hardware" nowadays.
Just an FYI, EDID blocks have been part of CRT tech since the mid to late 90s; it's the basis of "plug & play" monitors. IIRC, the EDID block is transported via DDC, which is essentially I2C implemented on top of your VGA cable. I've got three EDID-supporting, 19" 1600x1200 CRTs staring me in the face right now. https://plus.google.com/108080062547354628132/posts/ZLLw66eL4We -- :wq
