I've been using my old xorg.conf ever since Gutsy to address this issue.
I'm concerned about how this will effect a new users perception of
linux, since most will experience it through the live cd initially.
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[i815] screen resolution not detected
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288807
You
** Changed in: xserver-xorg-video-intel (Ubuntu)
Status: Incomplete = Confirmed
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[i815] screen resolution not detected
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OK, I found a way around the video not detecting the 1024x768
resolution. currently only went up to 800x600. Now goes to 1024x768.
It's a pain, but here's how; Install Ubuntu 7.10/Gutsy. Then change the
monitor in DisplayConfig to Generic LCD 1024x768. Restart Computer.
Then go to /etc/X11 copy
OK, I found a way around the video not detecting the 1024x768
resolution. currently only went up to 800x600. Now goes to 1024x768.
It's a pain, but here's how; Install Ubuntu 7.10/Gutsy. Then change the
monitor in DisplayConfig to Generic LCD 1024x768. Restart Computer.
Then go to /etc/X11 copy
** Attachment added: get-edid | parse-edid
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/19539464/get-edid
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[i815] screen resolution not detected
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** Attachment added: xrandr --verbose
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/19539425/xrandr
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requested information:
** Attachment added: lspci -vvnn
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/19539421/lspci
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OK ... I have similar / probably same issue ... the old laptop in
question is a Sony Vaio PCG-FX103
my card I guess from giving 'lshw -C display' ...
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/home/no2nonFree# lshw -C display
*-display UNCLAIMED
description: VGA compatible controller
product:
Thank you for including your Xorg.0.log. Please also attach the following:
* Output from `lspci -vvnn`
* Output from `xrandr --verbose`
* Output from `get-edid | parse-edid` (you'll need the read-edid package for
this)
** Summary changed:
- intel 82815 screen resolution not detected
+ [i815]
