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  1. 01-18-2010 #1
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    How to get 1280 by 800 resolution on Ubuntu

    My Ubuntu shows only 800 by 600 and 640 by 480 resolutions. Please elaborate the steps to set te desired screen size.
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    Hi and Welcome !

    Which Graphics Card do you have and which version of Ubuntu are you using?

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    I use Ubuntu 8.04 i.e. Hardy Heron and GeForce 8200m Graphics Card
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    You have to install Nvidia Proprietary Driver. Install it through Hardware Drivers option available in System - Administration menu.
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    I tried to install the drivers, after enabling the drivers the OS asks for reboot. As soon as reboot is done the Ubuntu loading screen comes and system hangs. What might be the glitch.
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    Press Alt+Ctrl+F3 at blank screen. It will switch to command line mode. Login there and execute this
    Code:
    cd /etc/X11
sudo mv xorg.conf xorg.conf.bak
    Reboot machine.
    Code:
    sudo shutdown -r now
    Post the contents of /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak file here.

    In case Ubuntu doesn't switch to command line mode, boot up in Single User Mode and execute above commands.
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