[Techtalk] Changing X cursor

[Meredydd]

Virtually clean Slack 9 install:

meredydd at rhodium:~$ X -version

XFree86 Version 4.3.0
Release Date: 27 February 2003
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 6.6
Build Operating System: Linux 2.4.20 i686 [ELF]
Build Date: 01 March 2003

Meredydd

On Friday 06 June 2003 22:52, Subba Rao wrote:
> On  0, Random <random832 at rcbooks.org> wrote:
> > On Thursday, June 5, 2003, at 07:21  PM, Subba Rao wrote:
> > >Hello,
> > >
> > >I am using X at 1600x1200 resolution.  The icons and fonts have been
> > >adjusted
> > >to a viewable size.  I am having problem with the cursor though.
> > >
> > >When I have several windows, I keep moving the mouse but I do not see
> > >the
> > >cursor.  I find the location with the use of "xeyes".  The cursor is
> > >still
> > >medium size.  I would like to have a bigger cursor and with different
> > >color.
> > >
> > >I am using GDM with Metacity window manager.
> > >
> > >How do I change the X cursor (size & color)?
> > >
> > >Thank you in advance.
> >
> > What version of XFree86 do you have?
>
> I think it is 4.3.  I am using Slackware 9.0, so whatever was shiped with
> it is on my system.