Re: [ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

2009-12-06 Thread Rob Beard
On 06/12/2009 22:20, Nigel Verity wrote: > Hi > > I run a Compaq desktop which dual boots Xubuntu 9.10 and XP. For both > operating systems the maximum available monitor resolution is 1024 x > 768. I would like to replace the current monitor with something more > up to date, using a 16:9 format.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

2009-12-06 Thread Steve
On Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:29:38 -, Matthew Holder wrote: > Hi Nige, > > Your new monitor should report the maximum resolution it can display. > XUbuntu will read this, and then you will be able to pick this > resolution from one of the GUI tools. In my experience, Ubuntu has > always picked th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

2009-12-06 Thread Matthew Holder
Hi Nige, Your new monitor should report the maximum resolution it can display. XUbuntu will read this, and then you will be able to pick this resolution from one of the GUI tools. In my experience, Ubuntu has always picked the maximum resolution when it boots, and I havent had to change it myself.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

2009-12-06 Thread Matt Jones
On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Nigel Verity wrote: > Hi > > I run a Compaq desktop which dual boots Xubuntu 9.10 and XP. For both > operating systems the maximum available monitor resolution is 1024 x 768. I > would like to replace the current monitor with something more up to date, > using a 16

[ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

2009-12-06 Thread Nigel Verity
Hi I run a Compaq desktop which dual boots Xubuntu 9.10 and XP. For both operating systems the maximum available monitor resolution is 1024 x 768. I would like to replace the current monitor with something more up to date, using a 16:9 format. Is the current resolution likely to represent the