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Old 03-22-2005
Sun Solaris Sun Java Desktop

Ok I a n00b, not gunna hide it so here goes -

Sun Solaris, V.10 i386 - during the setup, I can choose a screen resolution that looks great with 65k colors and all. However, when all is said and done 4 disks and a reboot later, I get hanious 640x480 @ 256 only.

If I choose the Sun Java Desktop System, I get at least 65k but again only at 640x480. If I go into display, I can't choose a different size or refresh rate.. it seems to be the only choice.

I love that desktop, seems to be better than even most other Linux desktops out there, but I have to get the screen fixed if Im going to keep it.

PLease Please, I need need extreme n00b answers on how to adjust this. I've already tried messing around (probably incorrectly) with the xorgconfig, but it didn't even launch (did know how?).

Thanks

SPooky Smilie
# 2  
Old 03-22-2005
xorgcfg

have you tried xorgcfg? Give that a try and tell me how you go.

Other than that would it be possible for you to post hardware specs here?
# 3  
Old 03-22-2005
Scren Size issue

Well:
1) - it doesn't exist in the /usr/X11/bin folder and
2) "xorgconfig" doesn't do anything. Maybe Im not really sure how to launch it in XTERM or something else. Double-click doesn't seem to do anything.

More help plz.......
# 4  
Old 03-22-2005
Fair enough.

Would you be able to give me a bit more info about your graphics chipset, monitor etc?
# 5  
Old 03-22-2005
Video issue

Ok, like I said, I was able to set it perfectly in "Setup" of Solaris. Only after the final reboot it seems to have lost all of its settings. Telling you my mobo/video card isn't going to help. Don't reply if you don't know. I'll await that expert.
# 6  
Old 03-22-2005
whatever

Seriously i feel like ive wasted my time with you. If you want something that works "out of the box" go and buy one of those shiny new macs. if you want to learn i suggest you change your attitude. I've actually had the same problem with Solaris 10 and you do need to identify your graphics chip to configure xorg.conf

good luck
# 7  
Old 03-22-2005
Not to boil your noodle but its in VMWARE GSX running on Windows Server 2003. So like I said, my mobo and video card arn't the issue. Please don't reply unless you consider yourself a "guru". Smilie
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