On Wednesday 06 October 2004 08:02 pm, Web Developer wrote:
When I change monitors on a SUSE 8.0 box, the system runs the new monitor screwy, where I can't see anything other than blurry, squiggly lines. If I try running Sax2 from another console, that's of little use. Running the rescue system, or attempting one of the installation approaches seems to require going through the WHOLE installation routine again. Do I need to edit the config file by hand? I just am not sure if there is a better way.
Thanks, Don, my way, which is just one way, is to start the boot process and at the first grub screen, before you let it go to linux, I do two things. 1. I set the monitor res to 800x640 or even 640x480, then 2. I type in Iniit 3 and hit enter. When the smoke clears I am in level 3 with it ready to login. Then login as root and type sax2. Now it's in a manual mode and you can setup for your new monitor. When done, restart the xserver and you should be back in business.
Step 1 may not be necessary but sometimes when I goof up it may boot all the way into KDE and quite often the lower res will work on the new monitor. If you need more detail let me know. HTH, Richard -- Old age ain't for Sissies!