Since my original post I discovered that the X server runs just fine with or without the monitor turned on. It appears to be only the dpkg-reconfigure mechanism that needs it to be turned on. So I can easily live with that. Thanks, Chuck On Mon, 25 Apr 2005, Kenny Hitt wrote: > Hi. > > During the initial configuration of X in Debian, the config script uses > some hardware detection packages to heop with the hardware info. You > could probably uninstall these packages before configuring X. > > Personally, I find a moniter a requirement when using Gnome > accessibility. I get situations where I need sighted info to help me > try to figure out what's happening after a crash. The log files aren't > always enough. > > Hope this helps. > Kenny > >> -- >> Dave Mielke | 2213 Fox Crescent | I believe that the Bible is the >> Phone: 1-613-726-0014 | Ottawa, Ontario | Word of God. Please contact me >> EMail: dave at mielke.cc | Canada K2A 1H7 | if you're concerned about Hell. >> http://FamilyRadio.com/ | http://Mielke.cc/bible/ > > On Mon, Apr 25, 2005 at 10:47:21AM -0400, Charles Hallenbeck wrote: >> Anyone find a solution to this one? >> >> While configuring X, I discovered that my video monitor on/off status >> was critical. With it turned off, I was unable to find a screen >> configuration that was supported. Turning on the monitor allowed the >> identification of supported screens. >> >> Is there a way to tell X to ignore the monitor power status? >> >> Chuck >> >> >> -- >> The Moon is Waning Gibbous (98% of Full) >> "Things are in the saddle, and they ride mankind." Ralph Waldo Emerson >> Visit my download site at http://www.mhcable.com/~chuckh >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > -- The Moon is Waning Gibbous (98% of Full) "Things are in the saddle, and they ride mankind." Ralph Waldo Emerson Visit my download site at http://www.mhcable.com/~chuckh
