Resoultion is not changing in Ubuntu

[New]

Hi digitians.. I searched in the thread for changing the resolution in Ubuntu unfortunately i could't get it..Whenever I boot Ubuntu 7 using Dvd(digit june dvd) disktop opens with 600*800 resolution.I tried to change it in preference>desktop resolution,here it's showing only 600*800 option...Please help....

[ray|raven]

What is ur gfx card?
You need to install drivers if it is a Ati/Nvidia card.

Regards,
ray

[New]

Thanks for express response.
No,it's onboard graphics..Pc linux was working fine some time ago...What could be the problem?

[ray|raven]

Which onboard gfx?
Intel?Nvidia?Ati?Unichrome?

AFAIK only intel/unichrome cards work with no need for any driver config.
Ati and Nvidia need drivers to be installed.

Also , post ur xorg.conf.
It can found at : /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
Please note that you need to use sudo to view it.

Run this in a terminal.

sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Regards,
ray

[New]

Yaa. it's intel onboard graphics(915G express)...


It might take some time to post xorg.conf. as I am in XP now..
Thank you...

[praka123]

also what is the max supported resolution?
u have to edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf and in Device "screen" u have to add those options.BTW,it is 800x600 not the other way!

[New]

^Sorry for600*800!
My desky supports 1024*768.. In the desktop resolution option it shows only 800*600.I would like change it to 1024*768

[praka123]

show ur /etc/X11/xorg.conf file post the details here.
u can open this file using gedit.

[New]

Thanks Praka.. Finally i have done that...
If you don't mind one more question please...Can i able to download the codecs through Airtel MO to Ubuntu...Does Ubuntu 7.10 support mp3?
Once again Thank You...

[iMav]

Originally Posted by New

Hi digitians.. I searched in the thread for changing the resolution in Ubuntu unfortunately i could't get it..Whenever I boot Ubuntu 7 using Dvd(digit june dvd) disktop opens with 600*800 resolution.I tried to change it in preference>desktop resolution,here it's showing only 600*800 option...Please help....

change ur monitor it takes up plug n play monitor by default and doesnt show all resolutions ... change ur monitor u shud get ur desired reso

[New]

^Thanks..I got it..Thanks once again...Can I ask you two questions..

Can i able to download the codecs through Airtel MO to Ubuntu...Does Ubuntu 7.10 support mp3?

[iMav]

ubuntu out-of-the box doesnt support mp3 u will need to dwnld codecs for it .... however if i may suggest download exaile or amarok as ur audio player they are pretty good and dwnld these codecs from here:

apt://ubuntu-restricted-extras - jus type it in ur browser window - link courtesy qwerty

abt mo i dont know may be some 1 who has used it can tell coz the apt command dwnlds and install on its own pretty much like windows update

[New]

ok.Thanks for the useful information..

[gary4gar]

Originally Posted by iMav

ubuntu out-of-the box doesnt support mp3 u will need to dwnld codecs for it .... however if i may suggest download exaile or amarok as ur audio player they are pretty good and dwnld these codecs from here:

apt://ubuntu-restricted-extras - jus type it in ur browser window - link courtesy qwerty

abt mo i dont know may be some 1 who has used it can tell coz the apt command dwnlds and install on its own pretty much like windows update

You can use [url] tags as this will help users to just click on it & install
else the whole purpose of apt url handler is defeated

[iMav]

done thanks was lazy