On Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:29:38 -0000, Matthew Holder <mattm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Nige, > > Your new monitor should report the maximum resolution it can display. > XUbuntu will read this, and then you will be able to pick this > resolution from one of the GUI tools. In my experience, Ubuntu has > always picked the maximum resolution when it boots, and I havent had > to change it myself. > > I suspect with XP you will need to install a new driver, although this > is outside the scope of this mailing list... > > Cheers, Matt > > 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 >> Everybody saying it’s not a problem will probably jinx it but, even the VESA driver can be persuaded to use widescreens as long as the resolution isn’t too high. XP on the other hand... -- Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
