Ubuntu Eee Update: Screen Resolution problem, Resolved.

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Thanks to John Ramvi and Collegue.

How To fix screen resolution problem:

There are several ways to fix this problem.

Solution 1: Reconfigure xorg file. [ sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg ]. This solution was the one advised by John Ramvi.

Solution 2: Manually edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf. This is a little risky though if you don’t understand xorg. Being a little careful, here’s what I did:
1. Backed up the xorg.conf (in case I mess up)
2. Edited the xorg.conf. In the terminal, type ‘sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf’. Look for 640×480 and 3. replace it with 800X480. Not all values are required to be changed but the vital is the value on the default screen.
4. Saved then reboot.

Solution 3: Copy xorg.conf from the Ubuntu Eee Live USB.

The best solution that worked for me was #2. While all of them resolved the screen resolution problem, 1 & 3 gave this error message when opening Screen and Graphics tool. But this is not big deal anymore.
ubuntu eee application problem

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One Response to “ Ubuntu Eee Update: Screen Resolution problem, Resolved. ”

  1. Rick Adkins said:

    Oct 16, 09 at 8:04 am

    I have display setting of 800 480 but when I try to change it the box is too big to see the bottom where I have to check to apply also happens in box when I try to print. Is there something I can do about this?

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