<!-- if you want to validate this file separately, uncomment this prolog: <?xml version="1.0" ?> <!DOCTYPE chapter PUBLIC "-//KDE//DTD DocBook XML V4.1.2-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 > <caution ><para ></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 colour depth?</para> </question> <answer> <para ></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 colour 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 replace the "X" mouse pointer with an arrow?</para> </question> <answer> <para >The various types of cursor available in X are defined in <filename class="headerfile" >X11/cursorfont.h</filename >. You can change it using <command >xsetroot -cursor_name <replaceable >name_of_cursor</replaceable ></command >. For example, I have the following in my <filename >.Xclients</filename >:</para> <screen> xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr </screen> <para >This will create the common left-angled pointer. To see other alternatives, type <command >xfd -fn cursor</command >. And of course, do not forget that <command >man xsetroot</command > is your friend.</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 >Have you tried <command >man setleds</command >? In addition, you might want to edit your <filename >$<envar >HOME</envar >/.Xmodmap</filename > and put the following lines in:</para> <screen> ! 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 = </screen> <para >Other possible alternatives:</para> <itemizedlist > <listitem ><para ><application >xkeycaps</application >: <mousebutton >right</mousebutton > clicking should allow edits. You may have to do this as root.</para ></listitem > <listitem ><para ><command >man XF86Config</command > and look under section Keyboard.</para ></listitem > <listitem ><para >Install <application >NumLockX</application >, which is available from <ulink url="http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx" >http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx</ulink >.</para ></listitem > </itemizedlist> </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://apps.kde.com" >APPS.&kde;.com: 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>
