[techtalk] X issues

[coldfire]

> 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