[ltp] T41P dockingstation

Daniel Jimenez linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sun, 05 Sep 2004 11:12:18 -0500


Alex Deucher wrote:

> I've never tried the docking station so I can't say for sure, but it
> should work in linux.  you might want to try the latest xorg drivers. 
> The problem is many lid events now generate acpi events which X
> doesn't properly handle.  there is some new bios code in the Xorg
> driver to handle lide events better.  also by default if X detects a
> monitor attached to both outputs it will produce a cloned output on
> both heads.  if not you can force it with driver options.
> 
> Alex

Driver options are great, but I sorta would like it automatic. Basically 
run my LCD at 1280x1024, and the external monitor at 1600x1200. Is this 
possible?

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