[ale] XFree86 "virtual size"

[David Corbin]

On Sunday 26 September 2004 19:41, Geoffrey wrote:
> David Corbin wrote:
> > Tried it.  My laptop says it's 60Hz too, but no effect.  There are other
> > log entries that indicate various resolutions are not compatible with the
> > vrefresh, vsync, hsync, etc.
>
> Virtual xdim ydim
>      This optional entry specifies the virtual screen resolution to be
> used. xdim must be a multiple of either 8 or 16 for most drivers, and a
> multiple of 32 when running in monochrome mode. The given value will be
> rounded down if this is not the case. Video modes which are too large
> for the specified virtual size will be rejected. If this entry is not
> present, the virtual screen resolution will be set to accommodate all
> the valid video modes given in the Modes entry. Some drivers/hardware
> combinations do not support virtual screens. Refer to the appropriate
> driver-specific documentation for details.

With no Virtual definition, it rejects the 1920x1200 mode despite there being 
such a mode line.  I added a "Virtual 1920 1200" to the first Display 
subsection of "Screen", to no effect.