Not really &kde;-related, but frequently asked nevertheless.How do I change the screen resolution?Use &Ctrl;&Alt;+ and &Ctrl;&Alt;- to cycle through
the resolutions you have defined in XF86Config (maybe under
/etc/X11; poke around first).
If you prefer to get your hands dirty, you can always edit the file
directly. By placing your favorite resolution at the beginning (or
making it the only one listed), &X-Window; will always start up with that
resolution.
Always make a backup copy of your XF86Config file
before you start editing it. Errors in this file
can render &X-Window; unusable.These instructions are only valid if you are running
version 3.3.x of the XFree86 server. If you are running XFree86 4.x,
you must consult with the XFree86(TM):
Home Page.How do I change the color depth?There is no way you can do this on the fly. You can either
start &X-Window; using startx where
number can be 8, 16, 24 or 32, depending on
the depth you want. Alternatively, if you are using
xdm/&kdm;, you
need to edit
/etc/X11/xdm/Xservers (may vary) and enter
:0 local /usr/X11R6/bin/X -bpp 16 for 16 bit color
depth.You can also edit the XF86Config file and add a line
like DefaultColorDepth
number to Section "Screen".
The next time you start X, it will run with the newly-configured color
depth.What can I do if I am using a 2-button mouse?Go buy a 3-button one, or use third button emulation. The third
button is emulated by pressing both the &LMB; and the &RMB;
together. You would need to enable
in your XF86Config file. What is a "sticky" window?In a virtual desktop environment with multiple virtual desktops, a
"sticky" window will stay put on the screen when you switch between
desktops, as if sticking to the glass of the screen.
Xclock is a typical candidate for sticking,
as you need to run only one instance of it, and it always stays with
you. How do I replace the "X" mouse pointer with an arrow?The various types of cursor available in X are defined in
X11/cursorfont.h. You can
change it using xsetroot -cursor_name
name_of_cursor. For example, I
have the following in my .Xclients:
xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr
This will create the common left-angled pointer. To see other
alternatives, type xfd -fn cursor. And of course,
do not forget that man xsetroot is your
friend.How do I extract/install diff files?To generate a context-diff suitable for patching, use
diff -u old-file new-file >
patchfile. To apply the diff to
a file (i.e. "patch the file"), execute
patch < patchfile.How do I get &Linux; to mount the floppy device for use with both
DOS and ext2 formatted floppies?Just specify the filesystem type as auto in
/etc/fstab. Auto detection works fine for DOS and
ext2.How do I start &kde; with the Num Lock on?Have you tried man setleds? In addition, you
might want to edit your
$HOME/.Xmodmap and put the
following lines in:
! redefines numeric keypad to be used without NumLock
keycode 79 = 7
keycode 80 = 8
keycode 81 = 9
keycode 83 = 4
keycode 84 = 5
keycode 85 = 6
keycode 87 = 1
keycode 88 = 2
keycode 89 = 3
keycode 90 = 0
keycode 91 = comma
keycode 86 = plus
! deactivates NumLock key
keycode 77 =
Other possible alternatives:xkeycaps:
right clicking should allow edits. You may
have to do this as root.man XF86Config and look under
section Keyboard.Install NumLockX, which is
available from http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx.How do I take window or desktop screenshots?Use &ksnapshot;.Is there a tool to make webpages?Yes, and there are a lot of them out there, including
StarOffice, &Netscape; Composer, and
XEmacs.
There are also many &kde; applications. To find the most current
list, go to kde-apps.org: The
Latest in &kde; Applications and search for web
development. Try as many as possible and choose the one
most suitable to your needs.What do all those acronyms like AFAIK mean?
AAMOF: as a matter of fact
AFAIK: as far as I know
AISE: as I see it
BFN: bye for now
BION: believe it or not
BRB: be right back
BTW: by the way
CMIIW: correct me if I am wrong
FUD: fear, uncertainty, and doubt
FWIW: for what it's worth
FYI: for your information
HTH: hope this helps
IIRC: if I recall correctly
IMHO: in my humble opinion
LOL: laughing out loud
MYOB: mind your own business
PITA: pain in the ass
ROTFL: rolling on the floor laughing
RTFM: read the fine manual
SOP: standard operating procedure
TIA: thanks in advance
YMMV: your mileage may vary