screen resolution on ubuntu

[George Hallam]

there is probably a simple answer to this (first time i have used Linux) how do i increase my screen resolution it will only go to 1024x768

[jlreich]

You need to install and configure your graphics drivers. Look for instructions for Linux on the video card manufacturers website. It can be a PITA sometimes. One of those learning experiences with Linux... :p

[Jiggy]

"It can be a PITA sometimes"

I will second that, and still I go back for more.

[jlreich]

Yes me too. I use Suse, and I can tell you it's almost worth it to get the pay version as the drivers are installed and configured during the OS installation. ;)

Maybe it's just me, but it also seems like nVidia is a little easier to get going on Linux than ATI.

[George Hallam]

ok i will try i have just downloaded it to give it ago and have ago at beryl its cool