Re: [gNewSense-users] echo $display empty

[Mu]

2009/5/26 Luis Alberto <address@hidden>:
> Hi!,
>
> I set up gNewSense, without GI, just terminal.

> xset dpms force off

> xset:  unable to open display ""

This is really logical.

Ask your computer:

"
$ whatis xset
xset (1)             - user preference utility for X
"

So, xset only works for X, that is, the GI.

I don't know how to turn the screen off in a terminal. If you leave it
innactive, it should fade away.

>
> and
>
> ~$ echo $display

DISPLAY variable (is writen in uppercase) is valid only if you have a
X server you want to use (can be run in another computer). This
variable tells which computer you want to use to draw graphics. It
doesn't make sense for you.

Saludos,
Mu.