Re: changing color depth in XFree86

[Stewart <bdlists@snerk.org>]

terry white wrote:

> : "equated" how? The fact that the ability to change either or both of
> : them on the fly is desireable?
> 
> ... no, i think it was the transition from a discussion on 'color-depth'
> to 'resolution' in a way that indicated you didn't appreciate the
> distinction.

I've no idea what you're talking about, I'm afraid. You'll have to be a 
little more clear.

> : >     what, CTRL-ALT-(+|-) doesn't work for you ...
> 
> : That creates a small window of a large surface, it doesn't change the
> : resolution of my screen area.
> 
>     if that is in 'fact' the case, you have a hardware problem, and your
> complaints without substance.  clearly, it's an error to 'judge' all
> that's "X" based on a failed installation.  let me suggest the
> handy-dandy 'Hardware-HOWTO' ...

Ctrl-Alt-(+|-) creates a "ViewPort" of a larger screen area. It does not 
resize the desktop area, and in fact requires that one scroll the screen 
with one's mouse. This is by design. My hardware works fine; please 
don't patronize me. If you don't understand what's being discussed, 
please refrain from responding.