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  1. 07-11-2005 #1
    l8forwork
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    monitor size bsd 5.4 gnome desktop

    new 5.4 uses Xorg...gnome size preferances give me one choice 640...
    i want 1040x768

    how do i get there?????
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    You have to edit your /etc/X11/xorg.conf's Screen section:

    Code:
    Section "Screen"
    Identifier  "Screen 1"
    Device      "* Generic VESA compatible"
    Monitor     "My Monitor"
    DefaultDepth 16

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    Subsection "Display"
        Depth       16
        Modes       "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
        ViewPort    0 0
    EndSubsection
EndSection
    In the DefaultDepth subsection, add on Modes the resolutions you want. The first one gets priority.
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  3. 07-14-2005 #3
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    If that doesnt work, try uncommenting the vertical and horizontal sync lines, that worked for me.
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