best graphical mode on ubuntu 8.04 server

[Jeffrey Tooker]

David Curtis wrote:
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>> Carl:
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>> I picked up on this list at some time the use of "Control Alt Backspace" 
>> for restarting. I use when xorg reverts to default resolution at 
>> startup. One extra try and xorg usually comes up in my desired 
>> resolution. Is there a reason not to use "Control Alt Backspace"?
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>> Jeffrey
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> Hey Jeff,
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> Ctrl-Alt-Bksp restarts X and you lose all data as all X apps are
> terminated or killed(?). To change resolutions maybe a Ctrl-Alt-Numpad+
> would be better. But to be honest I have no idea why a Ctrl-Alt-Bksp (X
> restart) would change resolutions? Maybe the new way 8.04 handles xorg
> configuration causes this (are you using 8.04?). I don't think this is a
> bad thing, Ctrl-Alt-Bksp, but a bit of a waste of time compared to
> Ctrl-Alt-Numpad+.
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> Of course the next question is how to make xorg start in the resolution
> of your choosing. Try 'sudo displayconfig-gtk'.
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> Dave
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Dave:

I am running 7.10 as a newbie to avoid the 8.4 problems, as I have 
enough to cope with the learning Ubuntu. I will try your 
"Control-Alt-Numpad+" the next time I have an xorg revert. I have a Dell 
with a 1.7 GB CPU, i845 graphics and an i810 driver. I have tried the 
Intel driver twice but no joy. I went round and round with the xorg for 
about a week and the i810 was the best fit, so I saved it. I can come 
back to the i810 if my xorg takes a hike. My system will come up about 
2/3 of the time in the desired resolution. The other third it does not. 
Usually "Ctrl-Alt-Bksp" one time will get it to come up in desired 
resolution. I posed the question about the resolution reverting and got 
no answer, so I found my own solution. Since I use "Ctrl-Alt-Bksp" when 
booting up I have no problem with loosing data. I will work with your 
two suggestions and get back to the list if they correct the problem.

Thx.
Jeffrey