Shadowed XFree4 with all WM's

GaryGNU · n00b Joined: 10 Apr 2002 Posts: 8 Location: Toronto ON

Hey all,

Currently I'm using KDE3 but this question is not WM specific I've tried them all.

For the most part I run in console mode and MC for my administration duties, but recently I've started using X more and more because Galeon is finally a browser I can deal with :wink:

Now, my question is my display is 'fuzzy' for lack of a better word. Text and buttons look 'shadowed' etc..., is anyone else out there dealing with this problem?

I'm using a Nvidia TNT2 32MB vid card with the Nvidia modules.

I'd appreciate any feedback links etc...
If anymore information is needed let me know.

TIA,
Gary

Mr. Atoz · Posted: Thu May 09, 2002 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Shadowed XFree4 with all WM's

Have you tried running X at different resolutions and depths? If yes, do you get the "fuzzy" in all of them or only a certain combination(s)?

Also, check your refresh rate that X has chosen for you. You can do this by starting X, opening a shell and running xvidtune Anything under 70Hz is not an optimal refresh.
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GaryGNU · n00b Joined: 10 Apr 2002 Posts: 8 Location: Toronto ON

Kaali · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 12 May 2002 Posts: 80

It's a NVidia problem. Some NVidia (Geforce 2) cards are made from the cheapest parts and thus have bad quality. Never heard about 'shadows' more about blurring.. so it might not be the same problem.

GaryGNU · n00b Joined: 10 Apr 2002 Posts: 8 Location: Toronto ON

Yeah this make sense, I slapped a old ATI Rage Pro card in and it actually looks alot better.

Thanks for the heads up.

I wonder what the best card would be to get but thats another subject.

Thanx to all that responded,

Gary