From 1b6c123de102f0152d296fba8771d348329ba95c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Sl=C3=A1vek=20Banko?= Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:52:37 +0100 Subject: Move the khelpcenter guides to the directory level in which they are installed. MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Signed-off-by: Slávek Banko --- doc/khelpcenter/faq/notrelated.docbook | 232 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 232 insertions(+) create mode 100644 doc/khelpcenter/faq/notrelated.docbook (limited to 'doc/khelpcenter/faq/notrelated.docbook') diff --git a/doc/khelpcenter/faq/notrelated.docbook b/doc/khelpcenter/faq/notrelated.docbook new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5440341c1 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/khelpcenter/faq/notrelated.docbook @@ -0,0 +1,232 @@ + + + +Not really &tde;-related, but frequently asked nevertheless. + + + + +How do I change the screen resolution? + + +Use &Ctrl;&Alt;+ and &Ctrl;&Alt;- to cycle through +the resolutions you have defined in XF86Config (maybe under +/etc/X11; 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. +Always make a backup copy of your XF86Config file +before you start editing it. Errors in this file +can render &X-Window; unusable. +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 XFree86(TM): +Home Page. + + + + + +How do I change the color depth? + + +There is no way you can do this on the fly. You can either +start &X-Window; using startx where +number can be 8, 16, 24 or 32, depending on +the depth you want. Alternatively, if you are using +xdm/&tdm;, you +need to edit +/etc/X11/xdm/Xservers (may vary) and enter +:0 local /usr/X11R6/bin/X -bpp 16 for 16 bit color +depth. +You can also edit the XF86Config file and add a line +like DefaultColorDepth +number to Section "Screen". +The next time you start X, it will run with the newly-configured color +depth. + + + + + +What can I do if I am using a 2-button mouse? + + +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 +in your XF86Config file. + + + + + +What is a "sticky" window? + + +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. +Xclock is a typical candidate for sticking, +as you need to run only one instance of it, and it always stays with +you. + + + + + +How do I replace the "X" mouse pointer with an arrow? + + +The various types of cursor available in X are defined in +X11/cursorfont.h. You can +change it using xsetroot -cursor_name +name_of_cursor. For example, I +have the following in my .Xclients: + +xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr + +This will create the common left-angled pointer. To see other +alternatives, type xfd -fn cursor. And of course, +do not forget that man xsetroot is your +friend. + + + + + +How do I extract/install diff files? + + +To generate a context-diff suitable for patching, use +diff -u old-file new-file > +patchfile. To apply the diff to +a file (i.e. "patch the file"), execute +patch < patchfile. + + + + + +How do I get &Linux; to mount the floppy device for use with both +DOS and ext2 formatted floppies? + + +Just specify the filesystem type as auto in +/etc/fstab. Auto detection works fine for DOS and +ext2. + + + + + +How do I start &tde; with the Num Lock on? + + +Have you tried man setleds? In addition, you +might want to edit your +$HOME/.Xmodmap and put the +following lines in: + +! 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 = + +Other possible alternatives: + +xkeycaps: +right clicking should allow edits. You may +have to do this as root. +man XF86Config and look under +section Keyboard. +Install NumLockX, which is +available from http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx. + + + + + + +How do I take window or desktop screenshots? + + +Use &ksnapshot;. + + + + + +Is there a tool to make webpages? + + +Yes, and there are a lot of them out there, including +StarOffice, &Netscape; Composer, and +XEmacs. +There are also many &tde; applications. To find the most current +list, go to kde-apps.org: The +Latest in &tde; Applications and search for web +development. Try as many as possible and choose the one +most suitable to your needs. + + + + + +What do all those acronyms like AFAIK mean? + + + +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 + + + + + -- cgit v1.2.1