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aegcp:
Hi all. I wiped out windows in my laptop and installed redhat linux. It seems to be working ok, but I can't get the correct resolution; it's all blurry! I get a headache after minutes of working with it!

Some guys have suggested to check the file /etc/X11/XF86Config, but I don't understand anything, can anyone provide a bit more explanation on how to set it up. Documentation is also helpful.

Here's some snippet of my config file (My laptop is toshiba te2100, with KDE installed:

these are some of the sections in this file:

ServerLayout
files
modules
InputDevice
Monitor
Device
Screen


--- Code: ---
--- End code ---

what parameters do I need to change?
Do I need to restart the PC to get the changes? or just closing my session will do it?

thanks

[ April 07, 2004: Message edited by: aegcp ]

insomnia:
Try the nvidia libs.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux.html

Does it work with a lower or higher resolution?

PS: Press Ctrl-Alt-F3 to leave X11.
Log in as root and type, init 3 to close X.
Now run the nvidia installer...

[ April 07, 2004: Message edited by: insomnia ]

aegcp:

quote:Originally posted by insomnia:
Try the nvidia libs.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux.html

Does it work with a lower or higher resolution?

PS: Press Ctrl-Alt-F3 to leave X11.
--- End quote ---


thanks insomnia.

I pressed ctrl-alt-f3 and it took me to the command line. I don't know what you meant by doing that, sorry, I'm very new to this.

I also read somewhere that you can try CTRL-ALT- + or CTRL-ALT- -

but these two commands screw up everything.

I was able to access the command line ok, if that's what you were wondering.

I'll be downloading the driver, will let you know how it goes.

thanks!

insomnia:
You have to close X11 to install the driver...

After its installation you will have to edit your config file. The installer will tell you where to find the documentation.

aegcp:
thanks again!

I've been browsing the link you gave me but I can't find the file I need (red hat 9, toshiba te2100, pentium 4, 1.8 ghz)

I was tempted to download this file:

NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5336-pkg1.run

but it says:
Operating System: Linux IA32

I don't know what IA32 stands for.

I downloaded before the one that said athlon but it didn't work, of course, coz mine is not athlon.

thanks

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