Ubuntu does allow you to change resolution with out logging out.
Quote: When I try to change the desktop resolution or something, it say
something like This change will not affect before you logout. EoQ
This is not really a helpful message, is it? Thank you for taking the
time to report this bug
Oh, close this bug.
Better yet, delete it!
I am sorry!
I can change desktop resolution on the fly!
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Change desktop resolution on-the-fly
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/196070
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Change desktop resolution on-the-fly
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/196070
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