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Lee Forrest wrote:
>
> > > Total memory: 512 kilobytes
> > There is your problem.  Can you up that in your BIOS config?
> 
> No.
> But why is it a problem? This same image I've been using
> looks real with debian.

The 512kb is a problem for Xvesa.  It probably isn't 
a problem for the Xserver you are using in Debian.

> > I suggest you put 640x400x16 in /etc/Xconfig
> 
> That gives a little better color in the image

That color depth (16)   = 65536 colors
Your previous depth (4) = 16 colors

> but no more detail

That resolution = 640x400
Your previous   = 640x480 (or was it 800x600?)

I wasn't looking for more detail.  I was looking
for the best resolution with more than 16 colors.

> and screwed up my xterms badly

Of course.  Your xterms were configured for a 
different screen size.

Cheers,
Steven