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Preface

Pt. I. The X Server

Ch. 1. Introduction to the X Window System

Ch. 2. Starting a Local X Server

Ch. 3. Basic X.org Configuration

What Is There to Configure?

Why Only root Can Configure the X Server

Places Your Configuration Could Hide

Let the X Server Configure Itself

The xorg.conf Configuration File

Optional Sections in the xorg.conf Configuration File

Configuring the Pointer Device

Configuring a Two-Button Mouse

Configuring a Mouse with a Scrollwheel

Configuring a Synaptics TouchPad

Enabling DPMS

Configuring Video Card Driver Options

LightSteelBlue and Other Color Names

Configuring a Monitor's Scan Rates

Reading Server Log Files

Configuring the Default Depth of a Screen

Configuring the Resolution of a Screen

Ch. 4. Advanced X.org Configuration

Ch. 5. Using the X Server

Pt. II. X Clients

Pt. III. Colors, Fonts, and Keyboards

Pt. iv. Using X Remotely

Pt. V. Special Configurations

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Index

3.16. Configuring the Default Depth of a Screen

Many video drivers will default to an 8-bit color depth, but most video hardware supports (and users want) a 24-bit depth.

The desired depth is specified in the Screen section of the configuration file:

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3.16. Configuring the Default Depth of a Screen