how to change resolution from command line

[jtovet]

Hi.. Is there a confg file that I can get to from the command line that will allow me to edit my screen resolution?

Thanks
Jim

[Dies]

Yup, it's called xorg.conf and it lives in /etc/X11/, so:

su -
vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

or

nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

But back it up before you make changes that way it's easy to recover.

http://xorg.freedesktop.org/archive/...f.5.html#sect9

[jtovet]

Hi..thanks for the help....I am at the config screen but I can't figure out where/how to edit. I am used to Debian and in it's config file there are lines that clearly say the resolution size

ie: 1280 x 1024 or 1024 x 768

Then I can just add the resolution I want.....

I don't see anything like that in this file....

thanks for being patient

Jim

[Dies]

No problem, the new X attempts to autodetect everything so usually you'll find that most sections that you are used to seeing are missing, it usually works great but it's still young so sometimes not.

You can copy over the sections you need from your Debian config and it should pick it up and work just fine, the structure is the same.

If you need a sample config file I can probably find one on my machine, let me know.

BTW if you have an Nvidia or ATI card most of the time installing the drivers fixes these types of issues.

[jtovet]

Yeah, if you have a sample that would be fantastic!

Thanks!

[Dies]

Sure, here's an example file, it shows you the structure of the different sections, and it's very well commented.

Only add what you need and avoid changing stuff you don't have to.
The "Screen Section" is what you want.

[jtovet]

That is awesome! Looks like exactly what I am looking for!

Thanks again!
Jim