Hello Bryce, I've got Ubuntu 11.10 with all updates installed on my Laptop, but I'm still having the same exact problem reported in this bug description. In #57 you can see I also tested on 3.1.0 ubuntu kernel but the problem was still there.
** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/840865 Title: changing monitor resolution does not work To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/840865/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs