Can't set screen res to 1280 in Slacko 5.7

[Rolandradio]

Hi, why can't the screen resolution set to 1280.1024 ?
The screen is 1024.768 and it refuses higher settings.
I use Xorg wizard.

Info:
Slacko 5,7
Monitor 1280.1024 in Windows OK.
three Computers has the same problem.
Computer 1 Jetway 525 pineview CPU Intel video 3150
Computer 2 pcie nvidea 306
Computer 3 icore onboard intel 704

[666philb]

hi Rolandradio,

open a terminal and type xrandr. then post the output here.
you can copy from the terminal by highlighting and then pasting with middle click

[Rolandradio]

# xrandr
xrandr: Failed to get size of gamma for output default
Screen 0: minimum 320 x 400, current 1024 x 768, maximum 1024 x 768
default connected 1024x768+0+0 0mm x 0mm
1024x768 61.0*
800x600 73.0
640x480 73.0
640x400 0.0
320x400 0.0

[bigpup]

# xrandr
xrandr: Failed to get size of gamma for output default
Screen 0: minimum 320 x 400, current 1024 x 768, maximum 1024 x 768
default connected 1024x768+0+0 0mm x 0mm
1024x768 61.0*
800x600 73.0
640x480 73.0
640x400 0.0
320x400 0.0

Which exact computer is this from???

Basically, the base graphics drivers in Slacvko 5.7, do not provide 1280X1024 resolution.

For Intel graphics hardware.
Better if you use a newer Puppy version.
Xenialpup or Bionicpup.

For the computer with Nvidia graphics hardware.
Probably need to install the correct Nvidia manufactures driver package.
The Puppy Package Manager (PPM) should list some Nvidia driver pet packages.
Make sure to get it from the Slacko repository.
Must get one made for the specific kernel that is in the Slacko 5.7 you have.
Slacko 5.7 was released using several different kernels.
Use this to see what driver Nvidia suggests you need.
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx

[666philb]

this is worth a try ... see this arch wiki post about adding a new resolution https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xr ... esolutions

summing it up open a terminal and

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cvt 1280X1024

i get

1280x1024 59.89 Hz (CVT 1.31M4) hsync: 63.67 kHz; pclk: 109.00 MHz
Modeline "1280x1024_60.00" 109.00 1280 1368 1496 1712 1024 1027 1034 1063 -hsync +vsync

next you use the output after Modeline to add a new mode (this has to be the output from your computer, the following is an example)

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xrandr --newmode "1280x1024_60.00"  109.00  1280 1368 1496 1712  1024 1027 1034 1063 -hsync +vsync

then try

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xrandr --addmode default 1280x1024_60.00

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xrandr --output default --mode 1280x1024_60.00

see if that works.

[Rolandradio]

The Kernal is 3.4.82

Xrandr: Failed to get size of gamma for output default

Ist it true that Slacko 5,7 support latest version of Firefox quantum browser is 57.0.4 ?


I try BionicPup, Slacko 5,7 is a bit old for internet, but still good for music and video.

[PipzDex]

Rolandradio

Check this script, put inside root/startup folder, you can clic on or restart x and see the results...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Ctzvp ... p=drivesdk

Coment me if good ir not...

Cheers!

[Rolandradio]

There is an option now for:

1280x1024_60.00 (0x13c)
12080x1024_60.00 109MHz

But nothing is happen wenn I select them.



File I have added and copied it in Script
root/Startup/Script



Wenn I Play a Video and Play fullscreen the video is not filled in full of screen.
Gnome or VLC player



Bionicpup can't find SFS file:
Bionicpup64 8 Linux 4.19.23
Waiting for USB storage.... Done
Finding puppy main sfs file. failed

Must puppy_bionicpup64_8.0.sfs in root of HDD ? Yes then its working.
Can I change it to a directory.

[PipzDex]

Rolandradio

HI
about the screen resolution, i think its maybe for your instalation procedure..

i download slacko 5.7.0 and run all the new instalation posibles like firefoz pcmanfm jwm and rox

checho this pics about my slacko in my pc

[Rolandradio]

Interesting, its also possible to run latest version of Firefox on old Slacko 5.7.

I run library update and update firefox to version 57, then firefox says no more updates avaliable, but I try today and now I can update firefox to 72.0.2! Wow luck by coincidence,

The screen resolution is it not a Driver problem ?
1 Computer als displays 1280.1024 but the program windows are smaller on screen not fullscreen. Firefox as esample still shows in 1024 on a 1280 screen in this case.