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When I get into linux (FC6) the desktop is all messed up. I can't click on any of the bars on top or bottom. I have no idea what the ...
  1. 11-12-2006 #1
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    Display is messed up

    When I get into linux (FC6) the desktop is all messed up. I can't click on any of the bars on top or bottom. I have no idea what the problem is.

    Iv tried to enter in system-config-display at command line but that brings me to another screwed up screen just like my desktop.
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  2. 11-13-2006 #2
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    If you can get to a text login, use 'system-config-display --reconfig' to reset your display, it'll start off a session using default resolution/refresh rates.
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  3. 11-13-2006 #3
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    Ok i'll try that, thanks for the quick reply.
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  4. 11-14-2006 #4
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    I tried that but the display looked just like the desktop display.
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    post the contents of xorg.conf file. Monitor and Screen section only.





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  6. 11-15-2006 #6
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    what is the directory for xorg.conf, or what do i type into command line?
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    Code:
    less /etc/X11/xorg.conf
    copy Monitor and Screen sections and press 'q' to quit.





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  8. 11-16-2006 #8
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    It says "Access Denied" when i try to access the file.
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  9. 11-16-2006 #9
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    You either need to log in as root or
    Code:
    sudo less /etc/X11/xorg.conf
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    sudo only works by default in Ubuntu I think.

    you can use "su" to get root access
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