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Old 06-25-2009, 07:45 AM   #16
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I know how to gedit the file, but I have no idea what text to place in the file. xrandr does not have the desired resolution. I can't just type this:

1280X800

in the .conf file. I have no idea how to fill the .conf file with the correct text.

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Old 06-25-2009, 07:49 AM   #17
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I'll try this:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Res...%20resolutions
 
  


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