The Basics to xorg.conf

For most Linux users the xorg.conf file is one of the few configuration files most Linux users would prefer to not have to deal with, for those of you oblivious to what X is here is a quick summary. The xorg.conf file is the main setup file that is the source of your Linux boxes mouse, keyboard, and most importantly monitor settings. This is all used by the X window system that is used as the base for pretty much all GUI's in Linux. The problem with constantly tweaking this file is due to the fact that since its so hardware bound, most of the time you can't simply look up the right configuration for X. Basically there is a pretty good chance you'll screw something up. So in light of all of this frustration Linux.com has posted a nice little basic tutorial on how to configure your xorg.conf file, oh yeah and don't forget to backup your working copies. Check out the post here.