How do I change the screen resolution? Use &Ctrl;&Alt;+ and &Ctrl;&Alt;- to cycle through the resolutions you have defined in XF86Config (maybe under /etc/X11; poke around first). If you prefer to get your hands dirty, you can always edit the file directly. By placing your favourite resolution at the beginning (or making it the only one listed), &X-Window; will always start up with that resolution. Always make a backup copy of your XF86Config file before you start editing it. Errors in this file can render &X-Window; unusable. These instructions are only valid if you are running version 3.3.x of the XFree86 server. If you are running XFree86 4.x, you must consult with the XFree86(TM): Home Page. How do I change the colour depth? There is no way you can do this on the fly. You can either start &X-Window; using startx -bpp number where number can be 8, 16, 24 or 32, depending on the depth you want. Alternatively, if you are using xdm/&kdm;, you need to edit /etc/X11/xdm/Xservers (may vary) and enter :0 local /usr/X11R6/bin/X -bpp 16 for 16 bit colour depth. You can also edit the XF86Config file and add a line like DefaultColorDepth number to Section "Screen". The next time you start X, it will run with the newly-configured colour depth. What can I do if I am using a 2-button mouse? Go buy a 3-button one, or use third button emulation. The third button is emulated by pressing both the &LMB; and the &RMB; together. You would need to enable Emulate3Buttons in your XF86Config file. What is a "sticky" window? In a virtual desktop environment with multiple virtual desktops, a "sticky" window will stay put on the screen when you switch between desktops, as if sticking to the glass of the screen. Xclock is a typical candidate for sticking, as you need to run only one instance of it, and it always stays with you. How do I replace the "X" mouse pointer with an arrow? The various types of cursor available in X are defined in X11/cursorfont.h. You can change it using xsetroot -cursor_name name_of_cursor. For example, I have the following in my .Xclients: xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr This will create the common left-angled pointer. To see other alternatives, type xfd -fn cursor. And of course, do not forget that man xsetroot is your friend. How do I extract/install diff files? To generate a context-diff suitable for patching, use diff -u old-file new-file > patchfile. To apply the diff to a file (i.e. "patch the file"), execute patch < patchfile. How do I get &Linux; to mount the floppy device for use with both DOS and ext2 formatted floppies? Just specify the filesystem type as auto in /etc/fstab. Auto detection works fine for DOS and ext2. How do I start &kde; with the Num Lock on? Have you tried man setleds? In addition, you might want to edit your $HOME/.Xmodmap and put the following lines in: ! redefines numeric keypad to be used without NumLock keycode 79 = 7 keycode 80 = 8 keycode 81 = 9 keycode 83 = 4 keycode 84 = 5 keycode 85 = 6 keycode 87 = 1 keycode 88 = 2 keycode 89 = 3 keycode 90 = 0 keycode 91 = comma keycode 86 = plus ! deactivates NumLock key keycode 77 = Other possible alternatives: xkeycaps: right clicking should allow edits. You may have to do this as root. man XF86Config and look under section Keyboard. Install NumLockX, which is available from http://dforce.sh.cvut.cz/~seli/en/numlockx. How do I take window or desktop screenshots? Use &ksnapshot;. Is there a tool to make webpages? Yes, and there are a lot of them out there, including StarOffice, &Netscape; Composer, and XEmacs. There are also many &kde; applications. To find the most current list, go to kde-apps.org: The Latest in &kde; Applications and search for web development. Try as many as possible and choose the one most suitable to your needs. What do all those acronyms like AFAIK mean? AAMOF: as a matter of fact AFAIK: as far as I know AISE: as I see it BFN: bye for now BION: believe it or not BRB: be right back BTW: by the way CMIIW: correct me if I am wrong FUD: fear, uncertainty, and doubt FWIW: for what it's worth FYI: for your information HTH: hope this helps IIRC: if I recall correctly IMHO: in my humble opinion LOL: laughing out loud MYOB: mind your own business PITA: pain in the ass ROTFL: rolling on the floor laughing RTFM: read the fine manual SOP: standard operating procedure TIA: thanks in advance YMMV: your mileage may vary