From: David J. <jo...@co...> - 2002-02-19 17:15:48
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Hi , I have recently attempted to install linux on my towered A1200 PPC + BVision. I am installing from a purchased set of 3CD's, debian GNU/Linux2.2r3 Official PPC Binary, Are these disks up todate with current versions. I am using vmapus-2.4.4 and the latest boothack. I am having problems setting my monitor up correctly, even though I do have a working linux setup. The screen is not centered on the monitor and it scrolls quite abit. I boot into an 800x600 console, but X seems to be in 640x480. If I try to boot into a larger screenmode it still runs in 800x600. I would like to know where to find some easy to understand instructions on getting this problem sorting out, or if anyone can easily explain that would be great. Currently I am running Xfree86-3 but intend downloading version 4. (the address where to get this would be great) Also, I would appreciate someone with a similar setup to mine (PPC+BVision) sending me their working XF86Config file (both version 3 and 4) so that I can tinker with the settings. (it would be nice to see an experience users boot options to make sure I have everything correct) Mine says: bootstrap --apus -k Linux -v root=/dev/hda9 video=amifb:off video=pm2fb:mode:800x600x16 ide=doubler The majority of the mailing list contents are now way over my head, I need to get things working properly so that I can try to catch up a bit. Regards, Dave ( jo...@co... ) I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. -- Albert Einstein |