[sllug-members]: Live CD auto-detected and generated x.org config

[Steve]

Not for X, and most distro's don't run a config check on X at boot time.
Thats one reason why switching between an ATI and an nVidia card can
be such a pain.
Interestingly enough they do probe the monitor each time if you set
the proper options, but you may not like the bit depth and refresh
rate you get :(
Nothing like 1600x1400 at 50hz interlaced on a 1024x768 monitor to
make you want a life time supply of dramamine.

On the other hand if it's an LCD the results are usually quite correct.

Sincerely,
Steve

On Dec 17, 2007 8:22 AM, Tristan Rhodes <tristan at witenko.com> wrote:
> I might be mistaken, but I thought that Ubuntu (like most Linux) runs hardware detection everytime
> the computer boots up.
>
> Tristan Rhodes
>
>
> Michael Heath wrote:
> > Interesting question. I was wondering something similar, earlier - does
> > anyone know how to force a rerun of the hardware detection stuff Ubuntu
> > runs during the install?
> >
> > Another thing - IIRC, Ubuntu just uses the Vesa driver by default,
> > unless that fails or you're using one of the proprietary drivers
> > (someone correct me if I'm wrong..). If thats the case, VESA should work
> > for most cards made within the last 10 years, out of the box.
> >
> > Mike Heath
> >
> >
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