<!-- if you want to validate this file separately, uncomment this prolog: <?xml version="1.0" ?> <!DOCTYPE chapter PUBLIC "-//KDE//DTD DocBook XML V4.2-Based Variant V1.1//EN" "dtd/kdex.dtd"> --> <chapter id="not-kde"> <title>Not really &kde;-related, but frequently asked nevertheless.</title> <qandaset> <qandaentry> <question> <para>How do I change the screen resolution?</para> </question> <answer> <para>Use <keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;&Alt;<keycap>+</keycap></keycombo> and <keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;&Alt;<keycap>-</keycap></keycombo> to cycle through the resolutions you have defined in <filename>XF86Config</filename> (maybe under <filename class="directory">/etc/X11</filename>; 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. <caution><para>Always make a backup copy of your <filename>XF86Config</filename> file <emphasis>before</emphasis> you start editing it. Errors in this file can render &X-Window; unusable.</para></caution> <note><para>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 <ulink url="http://xfree.org">XFree86(TM): Home Page</ulink>.</para></note></para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>How do I change the color depth?</para> </question> <answer> <para>There is no way you can do this on the fly. You can either start &X-Window; using <command>startx <option> -bpp <replaceable>number</replaceable></option></command> where <replaceable>number</replaceable> can be 8, 16, 24 or 32, depending on the depth you want. Alternatively, if you are using <application>xdm</application>/&kdm;, you need to edit <filename>/etc/X11/xdm/Xservers</filename> (may vary) and enter <userinput>:0 local /usr/X11R6/bin/X -bpp 16</userinput> for 16 bit color depth.</para> <para>You can also edit the <filename>XF86Config</filename> file and add a line like <userinput>DefaultColorDepth <replaceable>number</replaceable></userinput> to Section "Screen". The next time you start X, it will run with the newly-configured color depth.</para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>What can I do if I am using a 2-button mouse?</para> </question> <answer> <para>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 <option>Emulate3Buttons</option> in your <filename>XF86Config</filename> file. </para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>What is a "sticky" window?</para> </question> <answer> <para>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. <application>Xclock</application> is a typical candidate for sticking, as you need to run only one instance of it, and it always stays with you. </para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>How do I extract/install diff files?</para> </question> <answer> <para>To generate a context-diff suitable for patching, use <command>diff -u <replaceable>old-file new-file</replaceable> > <replaceable>patchfile</replaceable></command>. To apply the diff to a file (<abbrev>i.e.</abbrev> "patch the file"), execute <command>patch < <replaceable>patchfile</replaceable></command>.</para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>How do I get &Linux; to mount the floppy device for use with both DOS and ext2 formatted floppies?</para> </question> <answer> <para>Just specify the filesystem type as auto in <filename>/etc/fstab</filename>. Auto detection works fine for DOS and ext2.</para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>How do I start &kde; with the <keycap>Num Lock</keycap> on?</para> </question> <answer> <para>Open the &kcontrolcenter; and navigate to <guimenu>Peripherals</guimenu><guimenuitem>Keyboard</guimenuitem>. Under the section <guilabel>NumLock on &kde; Startup</guilabel> move the radio button to select <guilabel>Turn on</guilabel></para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>How do I take window or desktop screenshots?</para> </question> <answer> <para>Use &ksnapshot;.</para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>Is there a tool to make webpages?</para> </question> <answer> <para>Yes, and there are a lot of them out there, including <application>StarOffice</application>, <application>&Netscape; Composer</application>, and <application>XEmacs</application>. There are also many &kde; applications. To find the most current list, go to <ulink url="http://kde-apps.org">kde-apps.org: The Latest in &kde; Applications</ulink> and search for <emphasis>web development</emphasis>. Try as many as possible and choose the one most suitable to your needs.</para> </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> <question> <para>What do all those acronyms like AFAIK mean?</para> </question> <answer> <para><screen> 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 </screen></para> </answer> </qandaentry> </qandaset> </chapter>