On Fri, 2002-09-20 at 14:56, X X wrote: > yep, 8 bit images for now... but i'm still considering doing some > workarounds if i have the time, or maybe just become lucky if someone posts > a solution for my problem. > > still using 4.2.* though..
there is a linux-thinkpad mailing list. you might search the archives. also, this: http://www.linux-thinkpad.org/bm/tp_xfree.html there's a patched XFree 3.3.x there. but it's old. probably not right for you. anyway, if you install XFree 3.3.x (the stock one that comes with your distribution) instead of 4.x you can get 16 bit images. it's just dog slow. it's *good*enough* for surfing and most things, really. just don't do things like: cat /var/log/messages in an XTerm or anything else that changes part of the display a lot. the thinkpad is still usable, it just takes a few seconds to get control back. if you must do something like that (or you do it by mistake), try to minimize the xterm or move to a different desktop. it's OK doing that *if* the screen does not need to be updated. there's no delay at all that way. good luck. tiger -- Gerald Timothy Quimpo tiger*quimpo*org gquimpo*sni-inc.com tiger*sni*ph Veritas liberabit vos. _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
