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    Linux Mint 3.1 Celena Desktop Resolution

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Chutsman, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    Any idea how to get 1440 x 900 resolution in Mint 3.1? The max., in fact the only, resolution is 1024 x 768.
     
    Chutsman, Nov 1, 2007
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  2. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    This should work. Open a terminal window:

    sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

    Then where the resolutions are add, add yours in the format that they use. I am in Windows, so I can't give a sample, but its straight forward when you try to do it.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Nov 1, 2007
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  3. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks, I saw where the resolutions were in the file and added the 1440 x 900, but it didn't show as an option even after rebooting. It's not that important ... thanks for the suggestion though.
     
    Chutsman, Nov 1, 2007
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  4. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Install the closed source graphics drivers. Or if using Intel, then try the 195resolution package.
     
    Lysander, Nov 2, 2007
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