Not sure, but you should not have to copy config files anywhere... simply call a different serverconfig with the layout option... No idea on monitor probing before X starts. Can you give an example of the cat you are trying to skin? On Monday 25 October 2004 03:52 pm, Michael Hamilton wrote: > Is there a way for me to probe the monitor before X starts so that I > know the native resolutions? It appears that X does this properly, and > then has problems. If there is some way to detect this I can copy over > the X config file before its run with one of my own copy based on the > supported resolution of each monitor. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill Chmura [mailto:Bill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 12:29 PM > To: xfree86@xxxxxxxxxxx > Cc: Michael Hamilton > Subject: Re: How does X choose between Monitors? > > > I think you are looking for the ServerConfig section. This sections > combines > all of your monitors, screens, input devices into one "big setting". > > The first serverlayout in the file is the default. > > You can specify others also, then load then like: > > startx -- -layout secondlayoutname > > I am not sure on the autodetection thing? I've done things that behave > differently if I am plugged into my network at home (with a monitor) or > on > the road by having my startup detect the network and then running startx > the > way I would want. > > Anyway, the stuff on the top should get you started! > > On Monday 25 October 2004 02:34 pm, Michael Hamilton wrote: > > I have two 'Monitor' sections and two 'Screen' sections (A screen > > section for each monitor that might be plugged in at any given time). > > > > -Does X choose a Monitor based on what it auto detects? > > -How do I set it up to be able to switch between two different > > monitors > > > depending on which one is plugged into the computer? > > > > Attached is my config file. > > Thanks for your help, > > -M -- Bill Chmura Director of Internet Technology Explosivo ITG Wolcott, CT p: 888.560.YWEB (9932) e: bill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx w. http://www.explosivo.com _______________________________________________ XFree86 mailing list XFree86@xxxxxxxxxxx http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
