Xorg.conf is deleted. When computer boots output is too small to read

chmoder · 2009-02-27 03:35:26

I was experienceing another error with xorg and noticed that my xorg.conf wasnt configured fully so I was going to go and reconfigure it.

Long story short, I have deleted my xorg.conf and need to regen a new one.

Problem:

My output is to small to read.

I have tried the "Arch Fallback" Grub option. it still goes to runlevel 5. If anybody knows how to get the thing into runlevel 3 that would allow me to not format and save lots of time.

Also i tried sshing into it and I get "connection refused" So i must not have ssh on. ... its not really important for this box as it is only a desktop box.

Last edited by chmoder (2009-02-27 03:40:20)

SkonesMickLoud · 2009-02-27 03:55:12

Can you get to a readable tty with Ctrl+Alt+Backspace?

chmoder · 2009-02-27 03:56:59

No. I also tried that. I have a feeling that that is because your keyboard is configured in the xorg.conf file as well.

SamC · 2009-02-27 04:01:12

Xorg has nothing to do with this. It's probably an issue with your console fonts.

chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:04:17

but since i cant get a tty does that mean i need to format tomorrow? Thank you guys for your help btw. i had no idea that there was no way to get into a tty.

This is my second week with arch and it rocks. I love how linuxy it is. ubuntu is much more full. ...of stuff.

chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:05:39

can i go through grub?

joqueza · 2009-02-27 04:15:59

once you log in, can you CTRL+ALT+F2 and get a readable tty? if not, try this command as root:

# cp -p /etc/rc.conf /etc/rc.conf.bak
# sed 's/CONSOLEFONT=".*$/CONSOLEFONT="ter-v16b"/' /etc/rc.conf.bak > /etc/rc.conf

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chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:21:46

you know what im going to do??? im going to use a live distro and boot into that and edit the rc.conf file myself. i have to go to bed but soon but will re-post soon. thanks guys.

joqueza · 2009-02-27 04:26:32

wise choice. If you need anything drop a message.

chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:28:07

yep. just loaded arch flash drive. mounted partition. vi to initt... inittab? i forgot then changed the runlevel. I rebooted and now its time to reconfigure my vid card. Thanks a million, arch is so good.

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chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:36:48

[tcross@Tom-Arch ~]$ scrot -cd5
Taking shot in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1.. 0.
Xlib: extension "Generic Event Extension" missing on display ":0.0".
[tcross@Tom-Arch ~]$

This is why i deleted my config file. am I wrong in thinking this is a misconfigured xorg.conf?

I looked arround and it sounds like i need to manually compile X. that sounds like it wont work to me. but maybe. I have an ATI 4650 using the proprietary driver. buying an ATI card was the worst choice i think.

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SkonesMickLoud · 2009-02-27 04:39:35

chmoder wrote:

[tcross@Tom-Arch ~]$ scrot -cd5
Taking shot in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1.. 0.
Xlib: extension "Generic Event Extension" missing on display ":0.0".
[tcross@Tom-Arch ~]$

This is why i deleted my config file. am a wrong in thinking this is a misconfigured xorg.conf?
I looked arround and it sounds like i need to manually compile X. that sounds like it wont work to me. but maybe. I have an ATI 4650 using the proprietary driver. buying and ATI card was the worst choice i think.

Yes, you're wrong. That error means nothing, and can safetly be ignored (as annoying as it is).

And no, you shouldn't need to compile X.

joqueza · 2009-02-27 04:41:38

I get this error too, but it can be ignored since XGE will be supported in Xorg version 1.6

chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:41:48

... oh. i never even looked for the screenshot. i validated. all is good. sorry for being dumb. kk this post can be resolved.

bangkok_manouel · 2009-02-27 04:43:08

http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=65403

chmoder · 2009-02-27 04:45:32

I saw this on my first google search. but the end says ill keep searching so I was planning on having more work to do.

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