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Re: IceWM resolution on Ubuntu 8.04

by Adam Pribyl-3 :: Rate this Message:

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On Fri, 19 Jun 2009, rcolmegna@... wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have installed IceWM on an ubuntu 8.04.  I'm trying to change
> resolution
> from 1280x1024 (LCD monitor native)  to 1024x768 but I
> obtain no success.
>

IceWM is only window manager, it does not set a resolution.

> I have tried with gnome and I could do this without
> any problem.
>
> I have tried to change /etc/X11/x-org.conf but it is

Correct name is /etc/X11/xorg.conf

> ignored. Also tried with
> "xrandr" ... same result.   :(

Xrandr is for dynamic settings. If it lists upon issuing command this
resolution, it is possible to change it in the fly with
xrandr -s 1024x768.

>
> Any idea?
>
> TIA
>

I do not understand why to use interpolated resolution on LCD, but it's
your decision. If you need bigger fonts, then just change DPI.


Adam Pribyl

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