Using HAL for X Server Config Properties?

Xavier Bestel xavier.bestel at free.fr
Fri Oct 7 08:41:41 PDT 2005


On Fri, 2005-10-07 at 16:56, David Zeuthen wrote:
> t looks for X servers that are not yet configured
> 
>  3. A suitable unconfigured X server is configured. The settings (e.g.
>     resolution, color depth, multiple monitors etc.) is read from the
>     users settings (e.g. gconf).

Users settings, even with good UI to manage them, are still a pain for
newbies. When plugging a new gfx card, the X server should instantly
extend its display to it, and then perhaps the desktop should propose to
change the configuration.

	Xav





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