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Old 05-27-2012, 12:56 AM   #1
joseparackal
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configure screen resolution to optimum as per monitor spec.


Recently I started using Ubuntu . The installation on the laptop was ok with out any problem. but on the desktop the screen resolution is less than optimum.
The monitor is samsung LCD'SyncMaster 732N plus' with an optimum screen resolution of 1280x1024 at 60 hz.

How do change the screen resolution to the optimum? which are the configuration files that are to be edited ?
 
Old 05-27-2012, 04:40 AM   #2
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You want to change one-time the screen resolution to 1280x1024? This is easiest to be done through system settings (system settings -> displays). However, you have to switch off the laptop screen, or use a dual desktop configuration (if these screens are of different resolution, you cannot have the perfect picture at both of them in the same time).

I haven't too much experience, but what I remember, modern distros usually automatically find the optimal resolution. You may have to switch off one monitor though.
 
  


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