Re: Everything is still HUGE

["Jean-Raymond.Chauviere" <Jean-Raymond Chauviere cetelem fr>]

"Guillermo S. Romero / Familia Romero" wrote:
> 
> efrohnen hotmail com (2000-11-02 at 0832.51 -0800):
> > My GNOME windows are HUGE! and so are the fonts. In some cases I can get the
> > window to fit but the borders, fonts etc are still huge.
> 
> Sounds like a guy I know that only got X in 320 * 240 (or 200?), due a
> problem with the drivers. Obviously, all way huge.
a)
I had such problem with my asus L8400 notebook.
The solution was to get a server for my chipset.
I believe it's the first point to verify: what is the chipset it uses ?
What is the server it uses ?
What is the monitor (LCD panel or not ?, which maximum resolution ?) ?
Is it a notebook or not ?
b)
As he installed a red hat 6.1, I suppose he uses a 3.3 server.
Maybe he can consider to upgrade.

> 
> > I have tried the following:
> > 1) Red the FAQ on the GNOME page
> > 2) right click ->Window Size->Size->Max Size Toggle.     Avail Max Size
> > Width Height etc.
> > 3) I tried ctrl-alt + and -
> 
> If you have not configured multiple modes it does not work. You also
> should allow that keycombo, but IIRC it is allowed by default.
> 
> > 4) I tried changing all of the options under control     pannel ie: theme
> > etc.
> 
> Tried changing font size too?
> 
> > 5) I tried changing all of the settings under   enlightenment
> 
> Using enlightenment window manager? I doubt that is related to the
> "magnify" effect.
> 
> > 6)xf86Config - I have tried all kinds of configurations including momchrome,
> > VGA, SVGA etc. I have the monitor and video adapter specs to refer to.
> 
> You should use the right driver, if you do not, you can get really
> weird results, as the guy I know. Testing drivers is not the right
> solution, IMO, cos monochrome and VGA are very limited. You should try
> with SVGA or the special for your video card if it exists (if none,
> SVGA covers all modern cards in a basic level... SVGA modes ;] ).
> 
> > 7)XConfigurator - fails. unable to configure
> > One possibility. After I do xf86Config do I need to copy the file somewhere
> > before I type startx?
> 
> It should write the config in the right place (/etc/X11/XF86Config
> IIRC).
> 
> > I am using Red Hat 6.1 with an SIS 5597 onboard VGA adapter with a Packard
> > Bell PentiumII
> 
> Eeek, onboard chipset! Argh! All things I have heard about them is
> that they are a pain not worth the saved money, due problem while
> using or while trying to replace with a new card.
> 
> How many RAM for video? I dunno if that onboard VGA uses dedicated RAM
> or system RAM ("steals" RAM from the slots), it would be useful to
> know how many MB it is using, so we can know what resolutions you are
> using, or at least could use.
> 
> Also, the results of xpdyinfo would be interesting. Open a console,
> and type "xdpyinfo > results" (dump output to file "results"), then
> paste the content of file "results" in a mail. This way we can see
> what your system is using, for example size (mine has a line that says
> "dimensions: 1152x864 pixels (390x293 millimeters)").
> 
> BTW, could you try Red Hat 6.2? It has newer drivers than 6.1. Or any
> other distro, but not an old version, cos if the problem is a bug in
> the drivers, you want the latest ones, not past year ones.
> 
> As you seem to be a "read guy", please visit http://www.xfree86.org/
> and check the info about the SiS chipsets or generic drivers, maybe
> they already know something about your problem.
> 
> GSR
> 
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