Thanks for the help. Here's the final piece of info I needed to change the resolution. It sounds simple, but if you've been addicted to MS Applets to change system settings, then it's not simple. . . in xconf or Xf86config . . . after configuring the video card . . . Next, I do NOT want a Clockchip setting and I do NOT want it to run 'X -probeonly'. (Some video cards need clocks.) The next section is where you can change the modes (for your monitor) . Some people select "The modes are are OK", But I prefer to go thru each one. I start with "1 Change the modes for 8bpp" and then somthing like "432". Then it asks if you want a virtual screen. (thats the little bit I was missing). :o) _______________________________________________________ Visit Excite Shopping at http://shopping.excite.com The fastest way to find your Holiday gift this season