Here is my favorite reply.........
make sure that you are editing the right file......
meaning with X 4.x you must be editing the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file
.....

my 2cents  
btw what vid card are you using??

daniel e. shipton


> 
> I am attempting to load Linux onto a Compaq Presario with a 17" Sony
> Trinitron monitor.  I ajve a problem with screen resolution.    When Gnome
> or KDE start, the screen appears very large.  I have to scroll to see the
> entire screen.  I have tried removing the references to the 320X200
> reloution, but this doesn't work.  I can't cycle through other screen
> resolutions either, even though I have selected them on set-up.  I think
> the problem maybe with my video card selection.  Does anyone know which
> card I should select for Compaq Presario's?
> 
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