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== Edit xorg.conf ==

How can I edit my xorg config file?

Open a terminal (or console) as root, then run :
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editor /etc/X11/xorg.conf
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 Q. How can I change the reference to a driver in my config file ?? :: Solution: Edit xorg.conf and change the driver name is in the "Device" Section (i.e. Driver "svga").

Xorg is a the default [:XWindowSystem:X-Window] server since Debian 4.0 (etch). It replaces ["XFree86"]. It is maintained in Debian by the ["XStrikeForce"].

Current Status

  • Current testing release is roughly Xorg 7.2. In unstable it is roughly Xorg 7.3. Please see ["Xorg69To7"] if you are upgrading from ["XFree86"] or a 6.x version of Xorg.

  • There is currently no experimental release although individual driver updates are available.

Configure X

As ["root"] user, run in a ["terminal"]: 

dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

This will present you with a wizard for configuration.

Run X

After installation run 

startx

or as ["root"] run 

invoke-rc.d gdm

(see [http://manpages.debian.net/man/1/gdm gdm] manpage).

KDE user should use kdm. Others might use xdm.

Edit xorg.conf

How can I edit my xorg config file?

Open a terminal (or console) as root, then run : 

  • editor /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Video drivers

See Also

  • [http://wiki.x.org/wiki/ X.org wiki] contains useful information about X.org. If you are having problems with X.org, this is a good place to search for answers.

["CategoryXWindowSystem"]