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| This specification aims to describe what will be necessary to allow Ubuntu to detect widescreen monitors on both laptops and desktops more reliably and allow them to used in their native resolution. |
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Using a monitor's native resolution is important. Incorrect detections present a sloppy system to new users, who won't know how to make use of the entire monitor. Ubuntu should automatically detect widescreen monitors and make the modifications necessary to use the monitor correctly. |
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| * George has heard from his friends how great Ubuntu is. When he puts the install disc into his widescreen laptop, everything looks crystal clear. His screen resolution has been correctly detected and configured by 915resolution. * Amanda tries installing Ubuntu on her desktop. Her brand new widescreen monitor was correctly detected and configured, she didn't even realize it. |
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Every widescreen monitor is correctly detected and configured. |
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915resolution will be included in the install disc. If a chipset requiring this program is detected, 915resolution is automatically run. X starts with the correct resolution, as specified in /etc/X11/xorg.conf |
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| 915resolution takes 128kB of space installed. The CD may not have enough space for it to fit on the disc. |
Please check the status of this specification in Launchpad before editing it. If it is Approved, contact the Assignee or another knowledgeable person before making changes.
Launchpad entry: https://features.launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/wide-screen-resolution
Packages affected:
Summary
This specification aims to describe what will be necessary to allow Ubuntu to detect widescreen monitors on both laptops and desktops more reliably and allow them to used in their native resolution.
Rationale
Using a monitor's native resolution is important. Incorrect detections present a sloppy system to new users, who won't know how to make use of the entire monitor. Ubuntu should automatically detect widescreen monitors and make the modifications necessary to use the monitor correctly.
Use cases
- George has heard from his friends how great Ubuntu is. When he puts the install disc into his widescreen laptop, everything looks crystal clear. His screen resolution has been correctly detected and configured by 915resolution.
- Amanda tries installing Ubuntu on her desktop. Her brand new widescreen monitor was correctly detected and configured, she didn't even realize it.
Scope
Every widescreen monitor is correctly detected and configured.
Design
Implementation
915resolution will be included in the install disc. If a chipset requiring this program is detected, 915resolution is automatically run. X starts with the correct resolution, as specified in /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Code
Data preservation and migration
Unresolved issues
915resolution takes 128kB of space installed. The CD may not have enough space for it to fit on the disc.
BoF agenda and discussion
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