Hi,
I am pretty new to Linux. I just installed Ubuntu 9.10 but I can' find xorg.conf in /etc/X11. Am I missing something?
Thanks
Hi,
I am pretty new to Linux. I just installed Ubuntu 9.10 but I can' find xorg.conf in /etc/X11. Am I missing something?
Thanks
There is no xorg.conf by default in 9.10, giving space to autodetection.
Some drivers may generate a xorg.conf later on, though.
What would you like to do with it? Are you having any problems?
Wish I could prove I love you, but does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand it's enough when I say so, and maybe some things are that simple.
I am using Intel 4500 graphics card which has many known problems. I want to take a look at the xorg.conf to see the configuration and other options.
There is no xorg.conf in Ubuntu 9.10, see here for reasons why: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1325212
However, you can generate one if you need to, by dropping to the shell
Drop to the terminal by doing ctrl+alt+F1
Login.
Type
sudo service gdm stop
Then type:
sudo Xorg -configure
then to restart X
sudo service gdm start
This will generate an xorg.conf.
.
Last edited by Sealbhach; November 25th, 2009 at 06:36 AM.
Hi, Sealbhach
Thank you. it works.
Fantastic post!
However, how does one assert that it should use the file. Does its presence in /etc/X11 ensure this?
The file is there and the issue remains.
Xorg uses xorg.conf if present.
I try to treat the cause, not the symptom. I avoid the terminal in instructions, unless it's easier or necessary. My instructions will work within the Ubuntu system, instead of breaking or subverting it. Those are the three guarantees to the helpee.
Thank you Sealbhach!!! I followed your commands, and it worked.
It now says...
Now I can get around my broken touchpad and finally left click again!(++) Using config file: "/home/__myusername__/xorg.conf.new"
(==) Using config directory: "/usr/lib/X11/xorg.conf.d"
Last edited by ligaa9mm; November 4th, 2010 at 07:06 AM. Reason: Clarification
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