Re: Ubuntu - change available screen resolutions

[yag <josec.rodriguez@gmail.com>]

RobG wrote:
> Hi, I have installed Ubuntu using VMWare Fusion beta on Mac OS X.
> During installation, I accidentally didn't include the correct screen
> resolutions and so only have the default 1024x786 and smaller. I have
> a MacBook and also use an external monitor, so I need to include
> 1280x1024 (external monitor) and 1280x800 (MacBook screen) in the
> available set of resolutions.
>
> How can I change the list of screen resolutions available in System ->
> Preferences -> Screen resolution?
>
> Also, please let me know if this is the appropriate place to ask such
> questions.
>
> --
> Rob
Include the resolutions you wish to use in /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Take a look at that file and you'll figure out how to do this.