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i just installed slackware 10.1. Using guides from the net, i have managed to get X running by editing the inittab file. The only problem i have is that the ...
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  1. 08-19-2005 #1
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    Slackware post-install help

    i just installed slackware 10.1. Using guides from the net, i have managed to get X running by editing the inittab file. The only problem i have is that the resolution when i go into the display manager is too high for the monitor i have. I have tried to fix this by editing the xorg.conf file, but it makes no difference.


    any help would be appreciated as i really want to try out slackware.

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    Can you change you resolutions via pressing Ctrl+Alt + the + or - keys
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    Did you run xorgconfig to setup X? If not, try that and be sure to input the correct answers to all questions, then restart X.
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    i ran xorgconfig and got X running perfectly. Now i love XFCE! It is wicked!

    the only bugger that i have is that the scroll wheel on my mouse wont work.

    did i do something wrong in the x configuration setup?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Weedman
    i ran xorgconfig and got X running perfectly. Now i love XFCE! It is wicked!

    the only bugger that i have is that the scroll wheel on my mouse wont work.

    did i do something wrong in the x configuration setup?
    You need to add the ZAxisMapping option to your xorg.conf file, then restart X.

    This goes in the "InputDevice" section with the other mouse info:

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    Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
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