linux debian 7.0.0 x64

[cariocadude]

i just installed debian 7 on my computer.
how do i set the screen resolution to 1920x1200? now it is at 1600x1200!

 

[Ion Silverbolt]

Open a terminal and run xrandr. If that resolution is supported, it should show up in the list.

If it's not in the list, it might be a driver problem. The arch wiki page on xrandr is really useful, and should help you out.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xrandr

 

[cariocadude]

thank you very much.

it's a little complex, I say that's why (for me) Linux is still not my top 1 os.

 

[jonathonball]

If it's not in the list, it might be a driver problem. The arch wiki page on xrandr is really useful, and should help you out.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xrandr

The Arch wiki is amazing.

it's a little complex, I say that's why (for me) Linux is still not my top 1 os.

Maybe you should cut your teeth on Ubuntu or Linux Mint? I've had the best "out of the box" zero-configuration Linux experiences with Mint. Your mileage may vary.

Note: I use Debian

 

[Ruoh]

Linux's complexity will lead you to learn useful skills in other OS's as well.

 

[Carlosinfl]

I learned on Debian and honestly am glad I did. Forcing me to use the CLI versus mind numbing GUI's but I understand Ubuntu and variants have their place.