Hi, Time to learn about XF86Config. You may actually have a 1024x768 "virtual" display, where it will pan things within the 800x600. It'd check your /etc/X11/XF86Config file, and do some searching on the web for the "Linux on Laptops" page, and get an XF86Config file for your specific machine if possible, avoiding the research trial/error.
I forget the run-lavel assignment on Debian, I use Redhat now, but there should be comments in the /etc/inittab file which is where you can change how the system boots up, as far as graphical or text by default. Good Luck, John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Satterwhite" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <debian-laptop@lists.debian.org> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 7:17 AM Subject: Old laptop I've setup an old Dell laptop with Debian and have a couple of questions: (1) I know I gave it my maximum screen resolution in the install, but it seems to be sizing the screen as if there's more real estate than it actually has. (e.g. my screen is max 800x600, it looks like it's trying to send data to 1024x762 - everyting is spilling over the edges). I don't see the place to change that. (2) If I don't want to start in the graphical environment, where do I set that? Appreciate all help ---Michael -- Penguins eat butterflies, don't they? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
