One problem everytime I install a Linux or BSD variant on any laptop is the widescreen resolution. Except for Ubuntu and Fedora, much of them needs manual intervention to have their native widescreen resolution working on that particular distro, Slackware included.

To cut the story short, if you are installing X server for whatever dekstop manager you intend, the default xorg.conf configuration will not help with the widescreen. Simple really, just run xorgsetup, follow your instinct and startx. You should have your beloved widescreen back.

We were checking out the mall scene on a Sunday noon after lunch. At one of the local computer store, this picture perfect scene I cannot help myself but take a shot at it. So much for a troubleshooting suggestion! )