On 12 Nov, 07:23, "OPM595" <opm...@yahoo.com.au> wrote: > My problem precisely is that I can not get a screen resolution other then > 800 x 600. On a 19" monitor, this is a real headache. > In Preferences > Display there is nothing detected and the only display > size listed to choose from is 800 x 600.
Hi Rob , What monitor brand and model do you have ? As I mentioned earlier had similar problem with the Samsung (beautiful screen by the way ) and after loading the samsung install disc TWICE ? problem went away . If your in WA can lend you a couple of screens and software to try Sync master dell or samsung The dell gave me a bit of heartburn also similar to yours on 9.10 but since reverting back to an earlier version no worries . What helped me back in the early days was these threads (I save them in bookmarks ) http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/screen-resolution-problem-in-ubuntu-362160/ or maybe it was this one http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/ubuntu-help/138524-stuck-800x600-resolution-dell-1100-a.html caveat 1 when I had the Dell problem I was operating Ubuntu that I installed via wubi it used to give me the irits on a few things until I ditched the Wubi type install But even non wubi the dell played up on a dell machine something horrible under 8.10 the second url solved that problem and at last could see google earth properly Caveat 2 I am only VERY new to Linux so I sort of muck about with little knowledge to fix problems others may have easier ways . Cheers P -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
