[NTLUG:Discuss] XFree86 Config

[Chris Cox]

Tom McDonald wrote:
> I've got a problem with XFree86 configuration maybe someone could help
> me with.  I purchased one of the 17" Cornea flatpanel displays from
> Fry's last weekend and I'm trying to get the X window system setup.   I
> have X running at 1280X1024 @ 16bpp but I have a serious shadow effect.
> I have also tried to tweak the system with xvidtune but can't seem to
> get rid of the shadow.

If by "shadow" you mean a faint ghosting, this is usually caused
by an impedence mismatch on an analog cable (assuming this is an
analog VGA cable).
...
> Any suggestions on how I could get rid of the shadow ??

Get a different cable, or cut down your cable
length are the usual solutions to this.
> 
> Tom