Re: SEUL: SEUL duplicating efforts?

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> On Sat, 14 Feb 1998, Orn E. Hansen wrote:
> 
> > > 
> >   We should make use of VGA16 server for initial installation, and use the
> > generic mode.  
> 
> and start with the equivalent of "safe mode"... yes, that's a good idea...
> still , the flashing catastrophe is something to look out for. This idea
> of modifying xdm is nice, and really 'takes the bull by the horns'...
> 
> > All Super VGA as well as VGA should support that.  From here
> > the user can use, either a custom tool as I hear Red Hat does, or the X
> 
> RedHat basically use XConfigurator, warts and all (if XFree86 is what you
> mean ... )
> 
> > configuration tool to setup the display,card, etc.
> > 
> 
> The XConfigurator is inadequate, at least for newbies. It sets up mice
> incorrectly, and produces sub-optimal results with the video. It probably
> needs some work
> if not a complete re-write. 
> 

The Xconfigurator in RH5 has very few in common with the one in older
versions.  ANd it si certainly easier than the XFree tools.

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