config console/VT

[Andras Simon]

On 4/16/07, Michael Klinosky <mpk2 at enter.net> wrote:
> I put my machine into console (aka VT) mode (ctrl-alt-Fx) when not in
> use. I want it to blank the monitor (DPMS). I figured out the commands
> to do this.
>
> But, this doesn't survive a reboot. Now, granted, I reboot rarely - but
> it's still a hassle.
>
> Is there a way to set up defaults, or issue those commands to the VT in
> the boot process?

You don't need to switch to a VT. You can configure dpms in xorg.conf
(see man xorg.conf). That way, you needn't worry about your settings
surviving a reboot.

Andras