In a previous message, Anders Johansson wrote:

I would probably change this to

<code> #!/bin/bash if [ $# -ne "1" ] then file='XF86Config-normal' else file='XF86Config-3d' fi

startx -- -xf86config $file </code>

since you probably don't want to open /etc/X11 for writing by regular user, and you probably also don't want to run as root

Indeed - I prefer this option, I think, because it will also be less likely to foul things up for other users of the box. I also don't want to set the default boot level to 3 - for most users, 5 is best as they can happily use the 2D version for large screenmodes. How would I cause a script to run automatically on login for a certain user, before X has started, to control which XF86Config file is used? It seems best to me to have a separate user for playing games - no need to run certain apps for gaming that I keep running when working and fewer possible problems for my work identity. Thanks, John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Valley of the Kings: ransack an ancient Egyptian tomb but beware of mummies!

In a previous message, zentara wrote:

On Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:29:33 GMT John Pettigrew wrote:

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How would I cause a script to run automatically on login for a certain user

I havn't messed with it, but yast2->system->profile manager might be what you are looking for.

I just had a quick look, and the introduction emphasises that it applies to system configurations, not user configurations, so it sounds like it's not really what I'm after (although it could no doubt be persuaded to do something like what I'm after). Thanks, John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Fields of Valour: 2 Norse clans battle on one of 3 different boards

Alle 18:12, martedì 10 dicembre 2002, Alexandr Malusek ha scritto:

John Pettigrew writes:

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I need two different XF86Config files on my SuSE8.1 box - one for normal desktop use and one for games. ...

How can I switch easily between the two XF86Config files involved?

You can also start second X-server. Some people use it but I don't know if it works well with games.

I use it sometimes, and it has no 3D. Praise

In a previous message, Anders Johansson wrote:

I'm writing this mail on :0 while quake 3 arena is playing on :1. 3D works fine on the second display.

I'd rather keep it separate so that the computer is doing as little work as possible other than playing the game - more fps :-) John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Knossos: escape the ever-changing labyrinth before the Minotaur catches you!

Alle 18:52, martedì 10 dicembre 2002, Anders Johansson ha scritto:

On Tuesday 10 December 2002 18.48, Praise wrote:

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Alle 18:12, martedì 10 dicembre 2002, Alexandr Malusek ha scritto:

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John Pettigrew writes:

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I need two different XF86Config files on my SuSE8.1 box - one for normal desktop use and one for games. ...

How can I switch easily between the two XF86Config files involved?

You can also start second X-server. Some people use it but I don't know if it works well with games.

I use it sometimes, and it has no 3D.

I'm writing this mail on :0 while quake 3 arena is playing on :1. 3D works fine on the second display.

Well, that's strange. I could not play anything, not even tux race in the :1. What have you done? Praise