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Posted: May 21 2005,09:46 |
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jamestr234, - not sure what dsl-ext is, and I've never actually seen dyne-bolic, but it's probably using a big X server. DSL uses tinyX/Kdrive for space saving. To get the zoom to work, I found I needed to install the XFree86.dsl package, (and in my case the nvidia.dsl package), follow the instructions for installing these packages from the associated info files in the repository, (possibly in the docs section as well, and all over the forums) and finally, open a terminal and start Xine with the xv output driver...... as in - dsl@box:~$ xine -V xv I can't say that this driver will be available to you, it depends on the capabilities of your card, but dyne-bolic seems to be setting your card up o.k. It will be important to get the XF86config-4 file correct for your card.
You can't really compare the two distros like apples for apples. DSL is not trying to be a multi-media powerhouse, but it can do a fine job of it anyway, for a 50 Meg base distro.
IF the above all works out for you, then instead of having to open a terminal every time to start xine, you can set the package up to load at boot, and then edit the xine entry in ~/.fluxbox/menu and back it up. But thats another story....
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