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On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:21 AM, <waltdnes@××××××××.org> wrote: |
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> Contrary to the FUD I've heard, X works just fine, thank you, without an |
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> xorg.conf. Modern flatscreens with EDID info are set up automatically. I |
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> suppose that old CRT monitors without EDID info might require xorg.conf, |
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> but that's "exotic hardware" nowadays. |
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Just an FYI, EDID blocks have been part of CRT tech since the mid to |
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late 90s; it's the basis of "plug & play" monitors. |
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IIRC, the EDID block is transported via DDC, which is essentially I2C |
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implemented on top of your VGA cable. I've got three EDID-supporting, |
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19" 1600x1200 CRTs staring me in the face right now. |
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https://plus.google.com/108080062547354628132/posts/ZLLw66eL4We |
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:wq |
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