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the xorg.conf file in Ubuntu is very small and clean, it just have few lines
which gets generated by dexconf tool.
Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
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- 09-26-2009 #1Just Joined!
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xorg.conf file in Ubuntu 9.04
the xorg.conf file in Ubuntu is very small and clean, it just have few lines
which gets generated by dexconf tool.
Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection
Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection
other distribution used to have big and complex file, shows all the
parameter/values/tags which we can modify/change.
how can I see the all the values in xorg.conf file in Ubuntu, so I could
edit and could add/edit some thing to this file. becasue some of my few
friends are using Ubuntu 9.04 ,but they ar unable to connect projector on
their laptop. what can be the problem with their laptop and what could be
the possible solution? do they have to play with xorg.cong??
- 09-26-2009 #2forum.guy
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You can find the default xorg configuration in the /var/log/Xorg.0.log file.
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- 09-27-2009 #3Linux Guru
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most hardware is detected by HAL now so there is no need for such a highly customized xorg.conf file anymore
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Except for when the detection is not correct and you end up with X not working correctly or using wrong resolutions. Personally I think the auto-detection stuff is a step forward, but its currently not perfect and some distros shouldn't have been to quick to get on the auto-detection bandwagon. Originally Posted by coopstah13
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When I install the nVidia drivers for my nVidia video cards, it replaces the default xorg.conf file with one resembling the older ones.
If your friends' projector is not being detected as a second display, then this may be because of the video driver being used. Dual displays are usually a function of the video driver. More info is needed on the video chip/driver on the systems in question.Paul
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To narrow down what I posted above about the /var/log/Xorg.0.log file, you can look for the default configuration information between these two points within the file:
andCode:(==) --- Start of built-in configuration ---
Code:(==) --- End of built-in configuration ---
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