[Bug 30631] Re: Text mode virtual terminals in normal monitor remain widescreen

[Matthew Lange]

That should be as an option in the bootloader (GRUB).

In /boot/grub/menu.lst:

Look for a line like this: (Generic example from
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-5590770.html# , do not use)

root (hd0,0)
kernel /vmlinuz ro root=/dev/hdc5 vga=788
initrd /initrd.img 

the vga= is where you set the graphics options, if there is no vga=, you
can add it. I believe vga=788 is a setting you can use for compatibility
with different monitors.

Before you change your menu.lst, I'd suggest trying it out first by
opening up GRUB when your computer boots, and editing it there in the
loader. Setting it there will only apply once, and is good to test, and
will not leave you "stranded".

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Text mode virtual terminals in normal monitor remain widescreen
https://launchpad.net/bugs/30631