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The long term resolution would probably be to fix this problem in X.org itself. The long term solution would probably be to fix this problem in X.org itself.

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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

The long term solution would probably be to fix this problem in X.org itself.

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

Comments

Related links: [https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/63560 bug #63560 in Launchpad] [https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/63551 bug #63551 in Launchpad] [http://packages.ubuntulinux.org/edgy/x11/915resolution package "915resolution" in Ubuntu packages] [http://www.geocities.com/stomljen/ website of the package "915resolution"]


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