how does Xorg distinguish multiple monitors?

xaon · n00b Joined: 28 Jun 2014 Posts: 21

http://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Xorg.conf#Monitor

seems like i can set the "Identifier" whatever i want, then how does xorg decide which config match which monitor?

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject:

xaon,

The Wiki looks a little brief.

The whole 9 yards can be found in

xaon · n00b Joined: 28 Jun 2014 Posts: 21

i see... ServerLayout is at the top level and references everything

thanks!

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:33 pm Post subject:

xaon,

Thats it. The order of the sections in xorg.conf does not matter.
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