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diff --git a/doc/faq/notrelated.docbook b/doc/faq/notrelated.docbook deleted file mode 100644 index 5440341c1..000000000 --- a/doc/faq/notrelated.docbook +++ /dev/null @@ -1,232 +0,0 @@ -<!-- if you want to validate this file separately, uncomment this prolog: - -<?xml version="1.0" ?> -<!DOCTYPE chapter PUBLIC "-//KDE//DTD DocBook XML V4.2-Based Variant V1.1//EN" - "dtd/kdex.dtd"> - ---> - -<chapter id="not-kde"> -<title>Not really &tde;-related, but frequently asked nevertheless.</title> - -<qandaset> -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I change the screen resolution?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Use <keycombo -action="simul">&Ctrl;&Alt;<keycap>+</keycap></keycombo> and <keycombo -action="simul">&Ctrl;&Alt;<keycap>-</keycap></keycombo> to cycle through -the resolutions you have defined in <filename>XF86Config</filename> (maybe under -<filename class="directory">/etc/X11</filename>; poke around first). -If you prefer to get your hands dirty, you can always edit the file -directly. By placing your favorite resolution at the beginning (or -making it the only one listed), &X-Window; will always start up with that -resolution. -<caution><para>Always make a backup copy of your <filename>XF86Config</filename> file -<emphasis>before</emphasis> you start editing it. Errors in this file -can render &X-Window; unusable.</para></caution> -<note><para>These instructions are only valid if you are running -version 3.3.x of the XFree86 server. If you are running XFree86 4.x, -you must consult with the <ulink url="http://xfree.org">XFree86(TM): -Home Page</ulink>.</para></note></para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I change the color depth?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>There is no way you can do this on the fly. You can either -start &X-Window; using <command>startx <option> -bpp -<replaceable>number</replaceable></option></command> where -<replaceable>number</replaceable> can be 8, 16, 24 or 32, depending on -the depth you want. Alternatively, if you are using -<application>xdm</application>/&tdm;, you -need to edit -<filename>/etc/X11/xdm/Xservers</filename> (may vary) and enter -<userinput>:0 local /usr/X11R6/bin/X -bpp 16</userinput> for 16 bit color -depth.</para> -<para>You can also edit the <filename>XF86Config</filename> file and add a line -like <userinput>DefaultColorDepth -<replaceable>number</replaceable></userinput> to Section "Screen". -The next time you start X, it will run with the newly-configured color -depth.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>What can I do if I am using a 2-button mouse?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Go buy a 3-button one, or use third button emulation. The third -button is emulated by pressing both the &LMB; and the &RMB; -together. You would need to enable <option>Emulate3Buttons</option> -in your <filename>XF86Config</filename> file.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>What is a "sticky" window?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>In a virtual desktop environment with multiple virtual desktops, a -"sticky" window will stay put on the screen when you switch between -desktops, as if sticking to the glass of the screen. -<application>Xclock</application> is a typical candidate for sticking, -as you need to run only one instance of it, and it always stays with -you.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I replace the "X" mouse pointer with an arrow?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>The various types of cursor available in X are defined in -<filename class="headerfile">X11/cursorfont.h</filename>. You can -change it using <command>xsetroot -cursor_name -<replaceable>name_of_cursor</replaceable></command>. For example, I -have the following in my <filename>.Xclients</filename>:</para> -<screen> -xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr -</screen> -<para>This will create the common left-angled pointer. To see other -alternatives, type <command>xfd -fn cursor</command>. And of course, -do not forget that <command>man xsetroot</command> is your -friend.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I extract/install diff files?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>To generate a context-diff suitable for patching, use -<command>diff -u <replaceable>old-file new-file</replaceable> > -<replaceable>patchfile</replaceable></command>. To apply the diff to -a file (<abbrev>i.e.</abbrev> "patch the file"), execute -<command>patch < <replaceable>patchfile</replaceable></command>.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I get &Linux; to mount the floppy device for use with both -DOS and ext2 formatted floppies?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Just specify the filesystem type as auto in -<filename>/etc/fstab</filename>. Auto detection works fine for DOS and -ext2.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I start &tde; with the <keycap>Num Lock</keycap> on?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Have you tried <command>man setleds</command>? In addition, you -might want to edit your -<filename>$<envar>HOME</envar>/.Xmodmap</filename> and put the -following lines in:</para> -<screen> -! redefines numeric keypad to be used without NumLock -keycode 79 = 7 -keycode 80 = 8 -keycode 81 = 9 - -keycode 83 = 4 -keycode 84 = 5 -keycode 85 = 6 - -keycode 87 = 1 -keycode 88 = 2 -keycode 89 = 3 - -keycode 90 = 0 -keycode 91 = comma -keycode 86 = plus - -! deactivates NumLock key -keycode 77 = -</screen> -<para>Other possible alternatives:</para> -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para><application>xkeycaps</application>: -<mousebutton>right</mousebutton> clicking should allow edits. You may -have to do this as root.</para></listitem> -<listitem><para><command>man XF86Config</command> and look under -section Keyboard.</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>Install <application>NumLockX</application>, which is -available from <ulink -url="http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx">http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx</ulink>.</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>How do I take window or desktop screenshots?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Use &ksnapshot;.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>Is there a tool to make webpages?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para>Yes, and there are a lot of them out there, including -<application>StarOffice</application>, <application>&Netscape; Composer</application>, and -<application>XEmacs</application>. -There are also many &tde; applications. To find the most current -list, go to <ulink url="http://kde-apps.org">kde-apps.org: The -Latest in &tde; Applications</ulink> and search for <emphasis>web -development</emphasis>. Try as many as possible and choose the one -most suitable to your needs.</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> -<para>What do all those acronyms like AFAIK mean?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para><screen> -AAMOF: as a matter of fact -AFAIK: as far as I know -AISE: as I see it -BFN: bye for now -BION: believe it or not -BRB: be right back -BTW: by the way -CMIIW: correct me if I am wrong -FUD: fear, uncertainty, and doubt -FWIW: for what it's worth -FYI: for your information -HTH: hope this helps -IIRC: if I recall correctly -IMHO: in my humble opinion -LOL: laughing out loud -MYOB: mind your own business -PITA: pain in the ass -ROTFL: rolling on the floor laughing -RTFM: read the fine manual -SOP: standard operating procedure -TIA: thanks in advance -YMMV: your mileage may vary -</screen></para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> -</qandaset> -</chapter> |