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Old 01-14-2008, 08:03 PM   #1
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how can i get widescreen resolution 1280*800 in mandriva??

hi..

i have dell laptop inspiron 1300 and i can't get the widescreen resolution...i've choosen the 1280*800 resolution from the control centre but still not widescreen!!
i've searched and found something called 915resolution file and installed it ...and now...what to do??

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Old 01-14-2008, 08:06 PM   #2
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Does the laptop have an Intel video card?
 
Old 01-15-2008, 04:24 AM   #3
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yes,as i think.
 
Old 01-15-2008, 09:26 AM   #4
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