The file xorg.conf is a file used for configuring the
X.Org Server
X.Org Server is the free and open-source implementation of the X Window System display server stewarded by the X.Org Foundation.
Implementations of the client-side X Window System protocol exist in the form of ''X11 libraries'', which serve a ...
. While typically located in , its location may vary across operating system distributions (See manual, "man xorg.conf" for details and further possible locations).
For a long time, editing xorg.conf was necessary for advanced input devices and multiple monitor output to work correctly. In modern systems this is seldom necessary due to input hotplugging and the
XRandR
X.Org Server is the free and open-source implementation of the X Window System display server stewarded by the X.Org Foundation.
Implementations of the client-side X Window System protocol exist in the form of ''X11 libraries'', which serve a ...
extension integrated into new X.org releases. Some devices still require manual editing, notably components utilizing proprietary drivers may require explicit configuration, in order for Xorg to load them.
See also
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XF86Config The configuration file XF86Config of the XFree86 project is used by the X server to set necessary configuration parameters.
It is a plain text file ordered into sections and subsections.
Important sections are ''Files'', ''InputDevice'', ''Monitor ...
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XFree86 Modeline : ''A mode line may also refer to a line for the Emacs and Vim editors that provides information about the file and modes.''
A modeline is a configuration line in xorg.conf or the XFree86 configuration file (XF86Config) that provides information t ...
External links
Xorg.conf manual page
References
Configuration files
X Window System
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