Widescreen Optimum Use

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 04:31:23PM +0000, john.moniz-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg at public.gmane.org wrote:
> 
> ----------------------------------------
> > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:17:39 -0500
> > To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> > Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Widescreen Optimum Use
> > From: lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 11:10:03AM -0500, James Knott wrote:
> >> I recently bought a 23" HD 1080p monitor, which is connected to my
> >> computer via DVI cable. The desktop fills the entire screen, without
> >> stretching. Does the video card support DVI or HDMI? If so, that's the
> >> best way to go. 4:3 monitors & TVs are obsolete, so, if necessary, you
> >> might want to upgrade the video card to support DVI or HDMI.
> >>
> >> Also, my monitor has a VGA connector, as well as DVI & HDMI. I use the
> >> VGA port for my KVM switch and have to set the display to 4:3 when I use
> >> VGA.
> >
> > On my 24" LCD the vga connector works perfectly at 1920x1200 no matter
> > what I connect it to. Well except really old computers that can't do
> > that high a resolution.
> >
> > --
> > Len Sorensen
> > --
> I'm pretty sure there's no DVI or HDMI connectors. For the usage of her PC, a new card would be a waste, unless it's the right way to resolve the problem. I'll try the various tweaking suggestions first.

Well check the X logs (include a copy in email if necesary).  It says
what the monitor is capable off, and what the video card is capable of.

-- 
Len Sorensen
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