[ubuntu-uk] Monitor Resolution Question

[Steve]

On Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:29:38 -0000, Matthew Holder <mattmole at gmail.com>  
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 the maximum resolution when it boots, and I havent had
> to change it myself.
>
> I suspect with XP you will need to install a new driver, although this
> is outside the scope of this mailing list...
>
> Cheers, Matt
>
> 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
>>
Everybody saying it’s not a problem will probably jinx it but, even the  
VESA driver can be persuaded to use widescreens as long as the resolution  
isn’t too high.  XP on the other hand...


-- 
Steve