> I have an X problem (I always get nailed with X problems). I did a
> new Progeny Debian install (which uses XFree86 4.0, which detected my
> Video card - a 3D labs permedia, and, I guess is using that driver.
> XF86Config-4 has the right modes, horizontal and vertical refresh for
> the monitor (an LCD panel.)
you're _certain_ that the horizontal and vertical refresh rates are set
correctly? these can cause a real pain if not .. :)
> The color once X is started (true of GNOME or KDE) is, well, off. The
> gradient background doesn't look right, the mouse is a wierd green
> color. About once every 4 times, X gives a blank white screen, and I
> have to ssh in and kill X.
now i'm not an X-pert .. but this sounds bad.
> So I think that the X driver I am using isn't the right one - but I'm
> not sure about how to go about fixing this - the generic VGA driver
> does not work.
as for trying the generic VGA driver, what exactly happens? the same as
when you tried to use the driver for your video card? or does X not even
launch? grab us some logs from XFree86 .. maybe that'll help. thanks
abe
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