Video Monitors

Derek Broughton news at pointerstop.ca
Mon Aug 4 15:43:50 UTC 2008


Peter Goggin wrote:

> Does ububtu use special drivers for monitors like Windows XP?

Generally it just uses "plug and play", but my Benq FP94G wasn't recognized
in kernel 2.6.22 (gutsy) and I don't think in 2.6.24 (which are the kernels
in Hardy), but it is in 2.6.26
>  
> How do I get my ubuntu installations to recognise my LCD monitor and let
> me set the required resolution?

Try explaining what you've done, and what you're seeing (not to mention what
monitor and graphics adapter you have).  
-- 
derek





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