On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Nigel Verity <nigelver...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi > > I run a Compaq desktop which dual boots Xubuntu 9.10 and XP. For both > operating systems the maximum available monitor resolution is 1024 x 768. I > would like to replace the current monitor with something more up to date, > using a 16:9 format. Is the current resolution likely to represent the best > my hardware can support, or will the resolution of a new monitor be detected > automatically, so I don't get any "stretching" or "squashing" of the image. > > Grateful for any advice before I go and spend any money. > > Thanks > > Nige > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > > Unless the system is very old, it should be fine. The reason that the maximum available resolution is 1024*768 is that you have a LCD monitor that won't work well in another resolution. Plug in the new monitor and it should just work.
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