Mick <michaelkintz...@gmail.com> writes:
>> On my old computer it detected the highest resolution as 1280x1024,
>> but could actually do 1600x1200 with no problems. I had to create a
>> custom Modeline and put it in xorg.conf - this was before the HAL
>> revolution. I've got no idea if modelines still belong in xorg.conf or
>> in a FDI or something.
>
> Is there an *.fdi way of telling xorg which modeling or resolution to use?
> Unlike the OP I don't currently need to with my machines, but you never know
> tomorrow.
I've been able to set a truly massive resolution..for yrs. I like flopping
around on a huge desktop. Its a resolution my vid card is not even
capable of... not sure how it works.. but I've used it literally for yrs.
In /etc/X11/xorg.conf I have:
(The:
`DefaultDepth 24' line and the:
`Virtual 2048 1536'
are the keys. Actually gives me 2048 1536 as a desktop)
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen 1"
Device "** NVIDIA (generic) [nv]"
Monitor "My Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
Subsection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
Subsection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1280x1024" #"1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
Virtual 2048 1536
ViewPort 0 0
EndSubsection
EndSection
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