Hi Bill, I always reverse the two arguments (knowing it I "corrected" my -for once correct- command...), I was not on my box... As to Xconfigurator, I NEVER test the monitor after experiencing the same thing as you did many times: it is not really necessary. I also did read someplace that one should let good alone and not test it... (to be fair to RH, I did test it once or twice with success -evening late when I don't control my finger too well anymore and accept the test) Most people prefer XFree86 -configure to Xconfigurator (also Xconfigurator is RH specific I believe). One of the salient differences between the two programs is that XFree86 creates /root/XF86Config.new which you must then rename and move to /etc/X11. Xconfigurator creates both XF86Config and XF86Config-4 and put them in /etc/X11 i.e. you MUST backup if you have a functioning config. Good luck Lionel
--- Bill Wraith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Lionel, > > Please note that the ln -s command should have the last two params reversed, just in >case > someone > else sees the directions below. > > Thanks for this advice. I made the change and got it to work. However, I did have >one problem. > When > I ran Xconfigurator, it kept switching the link right back to XF86_SVGA. However, if >I don't run > Xconfigurator, it seems to load up version 4, and somehow, the XF86Config-4 had the >right stuff > in > it, in particular the reference to s3virge driver in device section. I wonder if >Xconfigurator > created a "suggested" version 4 config, even though it insisted on putting the 3.3.6 >link in > etc/X11/X. > > I tried using Xconfigurator --preferxf4, which does seem to leave the link in place, >but it > hangs > during the monitor test after painting the gray screen with the large "x" cursor in >the center. > It > doesn't ever seem to get to the point where it puts up the finer resolution window, >asking if > you > can see it. Nevertheless, the file it generates does seem to work with an xstart. I >find this > pretty > strange and wondered if you could give me any clues about how to make Xconfigurator >work. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Newbie mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie
