Bug 180801

Summary: KDE 4.2 RC1, Multiple monitors, X-server restarts when turning off laptop monitor
Product: [I don't know] kde Reporter: Nikos Papas <linuxfever>
Component: generalAssignee: Unassigned bugs <unassigned-bugs-null>
Status: RESOLVED FIXED    
Severity: normal    
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: unspecified   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Compiled Sources   
OS: Linux   
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Description Nikos Papas 2009-01-15 11:42:54 UTC 
Version:            (using Devel)
OS:                Linux
Installed from:    Compiled sources

I updated to KDE 4.2 RC1 two days ago. I have two problems which I did not have in KDE 4.2 Beta2.

I have a laptop (1440x900), intel 945GM, connected to an external monitor (1680x1050). When I log in to KDE I get 1440x900 for both monitors. 

I was able to correct that by switching off the laptop monitor, either using xrandr or the system-settings, and then selection the high resolution.

However, now, I cannot set the external monitor's resolution any higher than 1440x900. It only accepts the 1440x900 setting. Moreover, when I turn off the laptop's monitor X-server restarts and takes me back to the log-in screen.

I did not have any of these problems with KDE 4.2 Beta2...please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks!
Comment 1 Nikos Papas 2009-01-15 11:44:51 UTC 
I forgot to mention that I installed from Kubuntu packages.
Comment 2 Nikos Papas 2009-01-28 00:14:55 UTC 
Ok, the problem is gone to KDE 4.2! Thanks!