> I think the problem is that X windows dosn't understand that you are
> changing monitors.. so you need a configuration file that has setting that
> will work on both u're external monitor and the laptop monitor. If I am
> correct at identifying the problem, then a simple solution is to have 2
> config files and write a script to copy the right one depending on u're
> monitor and restart X...

I'm not switching monitors. I'm using the external monitor from boot time
all the way through, but as soon as X starts, it goes wrong.

> I am not an expert at this.. but check out XFree86.org and check the
> mailing lists tehre.. ask the same Q there and u'll prolly get a better
> reply.. or write to the X newsgroup.. u're sure to get lots of replies
> since this is not a mandrake-related query.

Good idea! I'll follow that up.

> And ya, definitely mail the solution once you find one!

Will do.

> Also, are u running X 3.3.6 or 4.0.1? maybe 4.X has better
> support for diff
> monitors!

XFree 3.3.6.

Tony

> -sarang
>
>


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