to change resolution you only have to config all resolutions you want
with your configurator then you can change the resolution simply by
pressing ALT+CTRL+PLUS or ALT+CTRL+MINUS
mfg heiko
James wrote:
>
> I've tried various X-windows interfaces and I am amazed to find that after
> browsing through KDE, GNOME, XFCE3, WindowMaker, Afterstep, ICEWM, and
> Plain_X11.. NONE of them have a windows properties selection that allows
> for the editing of screen resolution! Unless it is hidden in some quiet
> corner of the X-windows design of each, there is no such utility!
>
> I am familiar with Xconfigurator, but while using Mandrake 7.02 I have
> found that my configurator will not allow me to set my resolution size
> manually.. it gives me an error even though it works (sort of) if I exit
> after settings have been made. Though, I can't select 800x600 at high
> resolution.. so I have to settle with 8 bit default.
>
> Can someone please tell me why none of these wonderful X-windows programs
> have a setting to change screen resolution like Windows does? Don't get
> me wrong, I am happier with Linux overall than I am with Windows.. but one
> would think the Linux community would have enough brains to make things
> easier to deal with than they currently are.
>
> Ok.. gripe is over. Thanks.
>
> james
