apt-get not updating XDM when I install xfce4

[c-pol]

I'm using unstable, could that be why? Everything was installed via apt-get, I dont' know why it's not updated. After I login in XDM, it stays at the X grey wallpaper and doesn't load xfce4 (I;ve searched and read other threads and it appears I don't have an xinitrc?).

Also how do I change my screen resolution/refresh rate in XFCE4? I'm gonna get a head ache in a while if I don't change this 60hz refresh rate.

[squeegy]

~/.xinitrc is there for people who use startx and not something like XDM/KDM/GDM/Entrance. I don't know where your files for that stuff would be located because I don't use them. I just type startx.

As far as your resolution stuff, that is determined by your XF86Config-4 file. AFAIK resolution and refresh rates are determined by the X server not by XFCE.

[c-pol]

Originally posted by squeegy
~/.xinitrc is there for people who use startx and not something like XDM/KDM/GDM/Entrance. I don't know where your files for that stuff would be located because I don't use them. I just type startx.

If I type startx, it just stays at the X wallpaper, same as XDM. The only way I'm typing to you is through startxfce4 :cool:


As far as your resolution stuff, that is determined by your XF86Config-4 file. AFAIK resolution and refresh rates are determined by the X server not by XFCE. [/B]

Thanks, how would I get XFree to set 1024x768, 85mhz to default instead of what I think XFCE4 is using (1024x768@60hz)?


Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
HorizSync 30-69
VertRefresh 50-120
Option "DPMS"
EndSection
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Generic Video Card"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection


I have to say I'm really liking Debian except for this :)

EDIT: just forund xinitrc in /etc/X11/xfce4

[mdwatts]

Originally posted by c-pol

Thanks, how would I get XFree to set 1024x768, 85mhz to default instead of what I think XFCE4 is using (1024x768@60hz)?


One way would be to specify 85Hz on the Modes line.

DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768/85Hz" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

[c-pol]

Originally posted by mdwatts
One way would be to specify 85Hz on the Modes line.
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768/85Hz" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Hi there,

It seems I've got the login issue sorted, apt-get install gdm & then choose sfce4 session from the file menu. BUt the refresh thing won't work, it seems to think it's a error and just uses 800x600 instead! Do you have any other suggestions?

[mdwatts]

Review your X logfile to see why it is refusing to use 85Hz.

less /var/log/XFree86.0.log

'q' to quit less

[c-pol]

That's a huge log! :eek: Here's where the trouble seems to start:

(II) VESA(0): Generic Monitor: Using hsync range of 30.00-69.00 kHz
(II) VESA(0): Generic Monitor: Using vrefresh range of 50.00-120.00 Hz
(II) VESA(0): Not using mode "1024x768/85hz" (no mode of this name)
(II) VESA(0): Not using built-in mode "1280x1024" (width too large for virtual s
ize)
(II) VESA(0): Not using built-in mode "1024x768" (width too large for virtual si
ze)
(--) VESA(0): Virtual size is 800x600 (pitch 800)
(**) VESA(0): *Built-in mode "800x600"
(**) VESA(0): *Built-in mode "640x480"
(**) VESA(0): Built-in mode "640x400"
(**) VESA(0): Built-in mode "640x350"
(--) VESA(0): Display dimensions: (280, 210) mm
(--) VESA(0): DPI set to (72, 72)
(II) VESA(0): Attempting to use 85Hz refresh for mode "800x600" (115)
(II) VESA(0): Attempting to use 85Hz refresh for mode "640x480" (112)
(II) VESA(0): Attempting to use 85Hz refresh for mode "640x400" (185)
(II) VESA(0): Attempting to use 85Hz refresh for mode "640x350" (1c5)
(**) VESA(0): Using "Shadow Framebuffer"
(II) Loading sub module "shadow"
(II) LoadModule: "shadow"
(II) Loading /usr/X11R6/lib/modules/libshadow.a
(II) Module shadow: vendor="The XFree86 Project"

[XiaoKJ]

what graphics card?

what are your monitor capable of? is 1024x768/85Hz supported in the first place?