Inverting Linux Screen Display

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Thu, Apr 13, 2006 at 09:11:22AM -0400, Stephen W. Clarke wrote:
> I'm going to be installing a linux workstation in my kitchen (so my wife
> can access her database of recipes). In order to save space, I figure I'll
> mount an LCD screen under the cupboards so that it can be folded up and
> out of the way when not in use. The main problem with this idea is that
> the screen will have to be mounted upside down. Does anyone know and easy
> way to invert the screen display? I'll likely be using gnome. (If that
> helps.)

Some X drivers support xrandr extension, which allows you to rotate the
display with the xrandr utility.  You can also rotate some in the config
file (I think nvidia support that option, but not xrandr, at least not
on my card).

Len Sorensen
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