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15-Apr-2007, 03:59 PM #1
Solved: Changing resolution
I did some searching and it seems this is a common problem with this OS. I can't change the resolution. It's stuck on 640x480 and I'm trying to get 1024x768.
I opened a terminal and entered the command "sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf" and I know I'm supposed to scroll down to "Screen" but theres no way I can do that.
At the bottom theres a bunch of commands like "Get help" and things like that with something like> pointing up and G, but no matter what I try, nothing happens.
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? I know that when I do get to this "Screen" option I have to enter 1024x768 where ever it says "Depth".
Please help...I'm very close to going back to XP and that's the last thing I want to do! But so far it's been one problem after another with Ubuntu.
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15-Apr-2007, 04:07 PM #2
System (on the top bar)>Preferences> Screen Resolution

What is the max?
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15-Apr-2007, 04:14 PM #3
640x480 and no other options.
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15-Apr-2007, 04:40 PM #4
Try Kate instead of Nano. Use the command
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sudo kate /etc/X11/xorg.conf
My "Screen" section says:
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "nVidia Corporation NV17 [GeForce4 MX 440]"
Monitor "AOC Spectrum"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection
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15-Apr-2007, 04:47 PM #5
Sorry!
Kate =Kubuntu
Ubuntu=Gedit
Command=
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sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
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15-Apr-2007, 06:01 PM #6
It's not working. When I enter sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf I keep getting "Can't open display".
I wonder if Suse has this problem?
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15-Apr-2007, 08:01 PM #7
If you're in Ubuntu/Kubuntu, then you'll probably have to install 3rd party drivers for your hardware. If you have Nvidia hardware, you can install it one of two ways.

1) The hard way: You'll need to install your kernel source first, then download and install the Nvidia compiler script from Nvidia. You'll need to execute the script in Run Level 3 (no X running). It will compile an nvidia kernel for you and modify your xorg.conf. However, whenever you do a kernel update, you'll have to rerun the Nvidia script also.

2) The easy way: Download and install Automatix. That app will automatically install many apps for you, including Nvidia drivers.

Luck!

~Eric

EDIT: Whoops! I just noticed you're running ATI graphics. I don't know anything about installing ATI Linux drivers. Sorry.
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15-Apr-2007, 08:09 PM #8
Thanks, vtel. After playing with this thing ALL DAY, I got the answer from the Ubuntu website.
It seems the best way to is to use the code
<sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg>
and choose all defaults until you get to the resolution option, then change it to what you want then reboot. Now I have 3 resolutions to choose from.
Thanks to all the help you guys offered on this problem, I appreciate it.
Now, in 4 days I have the new upgrade to look forward to.
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15-Apr-2007, 08:31 PM #9
Ah, yes. I should have told you about that command. Write it down. It comes in handy in all Debian-based distros. All it really does is reconfigure the xorg.conf file, but it's easier for most folks to do it semi-graphically, rather than in an editor.

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24-Apr-2007, 04:34 PM #10
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Originally Posted by midlandman
Thanks, vtel. After playing with this thing ALL DAY, I got the answer from the Ubuntu website.
It seems the best way to is to use the code
<sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg>
and choose all defaults until you get to the resolution option, then change it to what you want then reboot. Now I have 3 resolutions to choose from.
Thanks to all the help you guys offered on this problem, I appreciate it.
Now, in 4 days I have the new upgrade to look forward to.
Thank you thank you thank you! I've been fighting with this all day and this solution finally worked!

*MWAH* (that's a big ol' smooch to you)
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24-Apr-2007, 04:45 PM #11
Uh... for me? If so, thank YOU!
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25-Apr-2007, 03:01 PM #12
For you all!

Also, Ubuntu rocks. Love it.
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Yes, Ubuntu is a very good distribution of GNU/Linux.

Have FUN with it!
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