Around 9 o'clock on Oct 1, Dr Andrew C Aitchison wrote:

> use XFree86-VidModeExtension to change the video timings on the fly. From
> this week you could even use the RandR extension to change the virtual
> desktop size if appropriate.

Yes, RandR will pick up screen sizes from any video modes added through 
the VidMode extension.

RandR also permits DDX to reprobe the monitor whenever the app requests 
the available sizes.  The kdrive-based Xvesa server requeries the BIOS
at this point to catch monitor changes.

Keith Packard        XFree86 Core Team        HP Cambridge Research Lab


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