Setup ===== * May need to have xhost + into ~/.xinitrc if pidof X > /dev/null if pidof gdm > /dev/null In gdm.conf add: AutomaticLoginEnable=true AutomaticLogin=$username * Collect system information - processor type - monitor(s) - video card(s) - keyboard, mice * What version of ubuntu is being run? * xdpyinfo * DISPLAY=":0" xset -q Gives info about DPMS, font path, colors, screensaver settings, etc. * xrdb - gets/sets preferences about color, fonts, etc xrdb -display :0 -query * xrandr * xrefresh * xvinfo * xwininfo * xmessage * xdpyinfo * xsetroot * lshal Test 2: X Startup ================== * Does X start up? * Is it the correct resolution? * Look up your monitor and graphics card rates & resolutions * Check the GNOME screen resolution tool * Verify deb versions against Xorg's loaded one Test 10: Screensaver ===================== * Turn screensavers on, off, etc. Run the following script in a root terminal (i.e. one you have sudo'd to root in): while true; do chvt 2; sleep 3; chvt 7; sleep 3; done