X.Org User FAQ
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FAQ
How to use XRandR 1.2 (for Dual-Head etc)
See the links on the XRandR Documentation page
How to set-up a multiseat configuration (aka zaphod mode)
See the Multiseat page
Server doesn't start and generates an error message
Server generates warning messages
Server doesn't set the video mode I would like to use
Video Driver FAQ
Migration FAQ
Proprietary Drivers
Miscellaneous
UpdateProblems - Issues that may occur after updating.
Advanced Topics
AdvancedTopicsFAQ - This is a collection of solutions to advanced setup and configration problems and customizations for special purposes.
More FAQs
For your convenience we collected some links to X related informations on OtherFAQs.