by : Hey does any one know of a diagnostics program that *won't* lock up my
: linux box? I am *trying* to get X up and working one my computer but i
: have no idea about its settings or innards (yes, i have been diagnosed as
: terminally stupid) ad i tried using "super-scope"? (super something) that
: came with linux but it lock my box up if anyone knows where i can get my
: hands on a diag program that can help with finding the settings that x
: needs to know i would be quite greatful.
Try a diagnostic program from another OS like OS/2 or MS-Dos (no flames
please :-))
The best diagnostic program for Linux I have seen is the kernel itself:
upon booting it will show all the details of the hardware you have
(provided ofcourse, that you have configured the kernel to look for all
the hardware you have). Have a look at the file /var/adm/messages
I guess your main problem is figuring out the monitor refresh-rated etc.
Have a look in the directory: /usr/X11/lib/ConfigXF86 (version
XFree86-3.1.1) and try running "xf86config"
Regards,
Rutger
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