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Re: XRandR + nVidia
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Ken Teh <[log in to unmask]>
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Ken Teh <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:27:10 -0500
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I can really identify with the xkcd graphic.  X11 graphics on Linux has really come a long way. It was a real struggle back in the early 90's.

Florian's response is spot on.  Having a xorg.conf actually messes things up.  Dont know why.  But when you get rid of it, some automagical happens.



On 03/09/2013 02:59 PM, Joseph Areeda wrote:
> I need some advice on how to turn on RANDR.
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> I have a few systems with nVidia GPU 5xx and 6xx series. Latest kmod drivers, multiple monitors with Xinerama enabled.
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> 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.
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> This reminds me of:
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> Would someone point me to a link that explains what I have to do?
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> Thanks,
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> Joe

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