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    Hey guys I'm totally new to this Linux thing, I'm installing OpenSUSE on a virtual machine to try it out.

    Anyway is there a way to change the resolution? I googled for it and got this perpetualpc.net/srtd_resolution.htmlChange screen resolution running linux[/url])

    But when I ran that line I get only 800x600, so I can't change the resolution. I went to "configure video card and monitor" option and after changing the res and restarting my Linux screws up. After I logged in it is a flickering black and white screen and I get logged out again.

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    Anyway is there a way to change the resolution?
    Do you have /etc/X11/xorg.conf , If so Please make sure have backed up original copy before editing it with your resolution (It works for Redhat/Fedora thought i haven't tried with suse )
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    Okay done, I did it from the video card and monitor configuration page although this time I changed the values for the dropdown list on the bottom-most option only

    Anyway I like Linux (OpenSUSE to be specific) but isn't Linux a lil' inconvenient because most software support Windows and not Linux? Like it's harder to find an anti-virus for Linux than for windows.

    What are reasons people use Linux (except webservers)?
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    Anti-virus is not normally needed for Linux. The only real reason you might want one is if your machine is a file server to protect Windows Machines that are connected.

    go to Yast-Software-Software Management and search for clam. Install clam anti-virus if you fell you need to.
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    What are reasons people use Linux (except webservers)?
    Powerful system.
    Comes with tons and tons of free/open source application.
    Allows everyone to contribute or modify the OS.
    It's has active community members who support each other.

    and many more...
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    Quote Originally Posted by fterh View Post

    What are reasons people use Linux (except webservers)?
    File servers
    Firewalls
    Production Machines
    Development Machines
    Embedded Devices
    and much much more.

    Be careful where that question may lead. We don't need the Linux on the Desktop debate.
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