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diff --git a/doc/faq/notrelated.docbook b/doc/faq/notrelated.docbook new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fd66e1a6c --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/faq/notrelated.docbook @@ -0,0 +1,232 @@ +<!-- 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 &kde;-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>/&kdm;, 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 &kde; 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 &kde; applications. To find the most current +list, go to <ulink url="http://kde-apps.org">kde-apps.org: The +Latest in &kde; 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> |