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Re: XRandR + nVidia
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Phil Perry <[log in to unmask]>
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Phil Perry <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:53:59 +0000
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On 10/03/13 13:11, Florian Philipp wrote:
> Am 09.03.2013 21:59, schrieb Joseph Areeda:
>> I need some advice on how to turn on RANDR.
>>
>> I have a few systems with nVidia GPU 5xx and 6xx series.  Latest kmod
>> drivers, multiple monitors with Xinerama enabled.
>>
>> Newer systems work fine but I have once that been upgraded since before
>> the 2 were compatible.  I have libXrandr installed but it doesn't seem
>> to be enabled.
>>
>> This reminds me of:
>>
>>
>>
>> Would someone point me to a link that explains what I have to do?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Joe
>
> Any particular reason why you use xinerama? Usually you are better off
> just using randr for multiple displays.
>
> Regarding xorg.conf: Try to remove it entirely and let X11 and your
> desktop environment figure everything out.
>

You need an xorg.conf for the kmod NVIDIA driver.

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