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[John McGregor]

Mr Chris Aitken wrote:

> Linux, however, is only offering 800 X 600 and 640 X 480 at a pathetic 
> 60 or 56 Hz. How can I correct this? 

You will have to edit your X.org conf file and add "1600X1200" as the 
first resolution for all instances in the Screen section of your file. 
As an example here is mine where I had to add the 1440X900 resoultion. 
Also note that the refresh rate for LCD monitors is 60Hz.

********************************
Section "Screen"
   Identifier "Screen0"
   Device "Card0"
   Monitor "Monitor0"
   DefaultColorDepth 16

   SubSection "Display"
   Depth 8
   Modes "1440x900""1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600"
   EndSubSection
   SubSection "Display"
   Depth 15
   Modes "1440x900""1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600"
   EndSubSection
   SubSection "Display"
   Depth 16
   Modes "1440x900""1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600"
   EndSubSection
   SubSection "Display"
   Depth 24
   Modes "1440x900""1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600"
   EndSubSection
   SubSection "Display"
   Depth 32
   Modes "1440x900""1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600"
   EndSubSection

HTH

John
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