Xinerama help

[elite_syntax]

Anyone know where i can download Xinerama?The web server that i want to download it from it been down for a few days.

[mdwatts]

G4L search results for 'download xinerama' (http://www.google.com/linux?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=download+Xinerama&btnG=Google+Search).

Isn't Xinerama something that you just enable in your X config?

[elite_syntax]

I want to try to start setup my 2 monitors on my linux box.:D


I did look under just Xinerama.

[mdwatts]

All you should need to do is configure X for dual video cards and/or dual monitors.

www.xfree86.org has info on this. If you are using Nvidia based cards, checkout the Nvidia Linux driver readme as they have sections on ?? Twinview.

A few of our members have also posted guides in the 'How I did it' forum for setting up dual monitors. They shouldn't be hard to locate with a quick JL forum search.

Check in your main X directory (/usr/X11R6 ...) for how-to's and manpages on the topic.

[mdwatts]

# locate Xinerama

/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-1.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-10.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-2.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-3.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-4.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-5.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-6.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-7.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-8.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO-9.html
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/Xinerama/Xinerama-HOWTO.html
/usr/X11R6/lib/libXinerama.a
/usr/X11R6/include/X11/extensions/Xinerama.h

[elite_syntax]

I useing the Millennium Matrox G450

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
I useing the Millennium Matrox G450

Have you tried the Matrox site yet?

I do know they have documentation on setting up dual monitors with their video cards and I believe some type of app to help or something like that. It's been a while since I looked at the Matrox Linux driver site as I sold my pc that had the G450 nearly two years ago.

With all the suggestions I gave you above, you really shouldn't have any problem finding what you need.

[elite_syntax]

Borth monitors are 15 inchs by 1024x768 so they be most the same thing so .I hope i should not have to much probs:)

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
I hope i should not have to much probs:)

If you do, you know where to find us ( www.linuxquestions.org ) :D

[elite_syntax]

What handle name are you under at that place?Here the link i was reading.




http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=4817

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
What handle name are you under at that place?

I'm not. :D

Those instructions in the link you posted should have everything you need. Configure X according to those docs and away you go.

Stand back in case the monitors blow. :p

[elite_syntax]

The question is why is one monitor has more color in it and the other is like not so bight?I install borth monitors at the same time with right hat andit pick up my G450 card:)

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
The question is why is one monitor has more color in it and the other is like not so bight?I install borth monitors at the same time with right hat andit pick up my G450 card:)

Would adjusting the monitor controls help or using Xvidtune or xgamma?

Does Matrox have any Linux configuration apps for dual monitors etc.? I've seen some before on their site and perhaps it will have some sort of adjustment for this.

[elite_syntax]

Is Xinerama build into X and what the file i need to edit?:confused:

[elite_syntax]

Someone told me i have Xinerama in my x windows is that true?Yes there is a drivers on the matrox web site but i need Xinerama to get it to work.

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
Is Xinerama build into X and what the file i need to edit?:confused:

Nothing at all in the Xinerama how-to's I posted yesterday in your other thread on this topic?

AFAIK... you only need to configure /etc/X11/XF86Config or -4.

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by mdwatts
# locate Xinerama

/usr/X11R6/lib/libXinerama.a
/usr/X11R6/include/X11/extensions/Xinerama.h

So did

locate Xinerama

show the X libraries as it did in mine?

You seem to have both monitors working on the G450, so I would assume Xinerama is indeed working. Wouldn't you think?

[elite_syntax]

When ii look in the file you so me and i found Xinerama in the file.I feel like a fool now.I didn't know it was in X.



Look like alot of reading i have now.:D I have the 1024x768 on borth monitors show i just copy the file they show me?Sorry i just new at this.:confused:

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
I have the 1024x768 on borth monitors show i just copy the file they show me?

Which file is this? Some example posted in the how-to or elsewhere?

And what are you attempting to change? Resolution etc.?

[elite_syntax]

I want to make the sceen into one big sceen.:)

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by elite_syntax
I want to make the sceen into one big sceen.:)

If that is possible, it should be in those how-to's I posted above or the other link etc. suggestions.

Did you try

A few of our members have also posted guides in the 'How I did it' forum for setting up dual monitors.

??

Search by 'titles only' for dual monitor.