Subject: Re: How to change resolution on MOL
phandel@cise.ufl.edu
Date: Tue May 23 2000 - 08:25:02 MDT
On Tue, 23 May 2000, Vladimir Katardjiev wrote:
> I have used MOL for 2 weeks now, successfully installed on my new
> G4/500 but I have no idea on how to configure the /etc/fb.modes file to
> use my resolutions. I'm stuck with 1024x768, which is the resolution I
> want but it's only on 256 Colors! Please help. It might be worthwhile to
> mention that my screen is an Apple 15" Multiple Scan that can do as
> highest 75Hz and 1024x768.
Try using the Monitors control panel in MacOS. The /etc/fb.modes file is
only used for console-mode operation. To get a new mode line for
/etc/fb.modes, first set the desired resolution in LinuxPPC, then type
"fbset >> /etc/fb.modes".
Thanks,
Peter
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