Re: Fullscreen application

[Neil Freeman <neil freeman asa co uk>]

You're a star! Thanks a lot Erik. I think this solution will be ideal.

Cheers,

Neil

Erik Simonsen wrote:
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> I think the easiest way to do this is to edit ~/.xinitrc and add the
> program to be run.  Next time you start X, as long as your application
> window is the same size as your monitor resolution, the application will
> be full screen, with no title bars or wm garbage.
>
> You can do the same thing using sdl, but why introduce more dependencies
> and load.  If it is really just a kiosk environment, getting rid of a
> desktop and windows manager will reduce the computing requirements of
> your hardware too with no loss of functionality.
>
> i use this same setup for a set top box.  Since I am concerned about
> startup and appearance, I also add some commands to .xinitrc that hide
> the mouse and give X a black background so you don't get the default X
> ugly checkers while the applicaiton is loading.  
>
> Let me know if you need more info.
>
> Erik Simonsen
>
>
> On Mon, 2003-03-10 at 12:42, Neil Freeman wrote:
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> > Hi,
> >
> > Is it possible to create a GTK application which runs in fullscreen mode 
> > (not maximised)? The application is to be used within a kiosk-type 
> > environment and does not need the window manager to be visible (i.e. no 
> > minimise, close buttons). Ideally I would like to use GTK1.2 but would 
> > be interested to know if it is possible in either v1.2 or v2.
> >
> > Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Neil

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