On Friday 04 February 2005 07:03, Simon Andrews wrote: > Dave Jones wrote: > > The only issue I've had with the Matrox X server has been that the > > dual head doesn't work unless I futz with the config file. > > It works in cloned mode, but not in xinerama mode. > > Strange - is this a G550 specific thing? We've got a G400 here which > works just fine in both cloned and Xinerama modes with no futzing required. > > I'd be happy to share our xorg.conf if you'd like. > My G400 and FC3 combo did not work in Xinerama mode until I installed the driver from Matrox. You can get it at: http://www.matrox.com/mga/support/drivers/latest/home.cfm latest one is dated 8dec04 and is version 4.1 installation is trivial. I'd go crazy without my dual head setup. It's well worth the cost. I got my g400 card on ebay about 3-4 years ago for about $130. 2048x768 rocks. 2-17 inch flat crt's. I use KDE and have a panel on each side and external task bar at the top. Lots of working room. paul -- Paul F. Almquist paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Eau Claire, WI USA
