I have recently got the Linux bible 2010 and it came with a cd and dvd containing multiple distro's of linux. I have tried them all with the same problem. Everything until the actual GUI desktop shows up from the live disks as well as an actual debian install, when I get to the desktop however out of range shows up.

I have a video card hooked up, figured that might be the problem, it was not. I tried the on-board video and it also did the same thing. I also tried a different monitor, which did not work. Any ideas of how I can fix this issue?

It may be important to know that on my windows drive all is well. So I am not understanding this issue. Any help would be great, thanks.

Well I hate posting things that have been asked before. I am checking a few of these other threads right now to see if I can find an answer. If you still have an answer please post.

Okay so I am sitting at root in the command prompt now. However the commands that I am supposed to use, such as "MCC" do not do anything. I just want to change the dang resolution so I can get this show on the road, I'll leave this post open on my laptop for awhile, post if you have the commands to enter or an answer. I was unable to locate the information needed to finish this task. As I said before thanks in advance.

Well thanks shadowbound you have been tons of help, so many linux power users on this damn site and not one reply. Well screw you all the same.