[ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

[Matt Jones]

On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Nigel Verity <nigelverity at hotmail.com> 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. Is the current resolution likely to represent the best
> my hardware can support, or will the resolution of a new monitor be detected
> automatically, so I don't get any "stretching" or "squashing" of the image.
>
> Grateful for any advice before I go and spend any money.
>
> Thanks
>
> Nige
>
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Unless the system is very old, it should be fine. The reason that the
maximum available resolution is 1024*768 is that you have a LCD
monitor that won't work well in another resolution. Plug in the new
monitor and it should just work.

M.