Gentoo Linux on Dell 8200 (Kernel 2.4.20)

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Home (2.6) Hardware Software /etc Dual-boot  

I've listed only the configuration files that I had to change in order to get something to work and that aren't explained in the Hardware and Software sections. Otherwise, everything in my /etc directory is the Gentoo standard.

fstab - Static File System

make.conf - Gentoo Portage Variables

modules.conf - What Gets Loaded and Aliased

rc.conf - Global Startup Script Configuration Settings

XF86Config - XFree86 Configuration

XF86Config.1024 - An Alternate 1024x768 Resolution for Use with a Projector

fstab

My fstab file.

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make.conf

My make.conf variable file for Gentoo's portage system.

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modules.conf

My entire modules.conf file.

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rc.conf

The rc.conf file sets the variables for keyboard layout, display manager, time zone, etc.

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XF86Config

My XF86Config XFree86 configuration file.

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XF86Config.1024

An alternate XFree86 configuration file (XF86Config.1024) that changes the resolution for use with a projector. Unfortunately, I've not been able to get this to work with at least one type of projector. Regardless of which resolution I set for my laptop display, I'm always left with a virtual screen on the projector. However, when I test it using an external monitor, the display on my laptop and the external monitor is always the same. Any tips?

You can use the following command line to start a new X session with a different resolution on a different virtual terminal. Switch to the new screen using the Ctrl + Alt + F8 key combination. Switch back using Ctrl + Alt + F7.

startx -- :1 -xf86config XF86Config.1024

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