In Ubuntu 7.04 "Feisty Fawn" finally this problem can be overcome by entering apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel which will replace the default xserver-xorg-video-i810 (with broken EDID/DDC) and properly auto-detect at least 1680*1050 DVI TFTs.
This comes with a plethora of (ignored) warnings on install, though (that the next user to try out this driver is asked to post here for everyone to "enjoy"), and somewhat confusingly leaves the original /etc/X11/xorg.conf (still mentioning the removed driver) in place: Section "Device" Identifier "Intel Corporation 82865G Integrated Graphics Controller" Driver "i810" BusID "PCI:0:2:0" EndSection In other words, the default (including Live CD) configuration is not usable at physical resolution with standard widescreen monitors on integrated Intel graphics, and even now that there is a workaround (alternate driver), this is hard to find for the average user. -- 1680*1050 etc. cannot be set in spite of 915resolution - DDC failure over DVI(-ADD)? https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/106552 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs