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Old 06-25-2007, 05:01 PM   #1
alvarezx00
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Smile im new at this..i need help changing my screen resolution


i have recently installed mandriva linux onto my dell inspirion 1100 notebook. i love it its so much better than windows but i have a problem. My screen resolution is only 640 by 480 and it wont let me change it. the screen is a 14 inch screen so i would like it to fit it properly. can anyone help me please?
 
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i have recently installed mandriva linux onto my dell inspirion 1100 notebook. i love it its so much better than windows but i have a problem. My screen resolution is only 640 by 480 and it wont let me change it. the screen is a 14 inch screen so i would like it to fit it properly. can anyone help me please?
Do Alt & F2 type mcc press enter, now enter your root password. Go to hardware--> Change the screen resolution.
 
  


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