The resolution you referring to is probably 1024x768. I wonder if your graphics card has a "restricted driver" meaning that the manufacturer only provides a binary driver. Once logged in try "System -> Admin -> Restricted Drivers Manager" Brock On 10/26/07, Steven Huntsman <k0sdh at visi.com> wrote: > Last weekend I updated to Ubuntu7.10 along with new versions of Firefox > and Opera (I like Opera when it works but that's not the immediate > problem). > Formerly (before updates) Firefox worked OK but Opera took so long to > download anything it was basically unusable (that's why was using > Firefox). Also I operated my 19 inch Gateway monitor at 107? x 78? > resolution (sorry I can't remember exact number). > > Immediately after updates the Firefox became so slow (or time to connect > to provider) it is unusable; however now Opera works great for both > browsing and email (however my provider doesn't support/provide for Opera > browser so I can't view email in browser at provider web site; other web > sites work OK) [I have to use 'Windows' box to view email on web > page--that's a spam control tactic]. > > Now the problem:: Yesterday when I booted this Linux machine, a window > came upwhich stated > "Ununtu is running in low-graphics mode. Your screen and graphics card > could not be detected > correctly. To use higher resolution, visual effects or multiple screens, > you have to configure the display yourself" A little radio button with > statement "Always run in low-graphics mode" > Three large radio buttons 1. "Configure" 2. "Shut down" 3. "Continue" > > Button 1 wants to know what graphics card > Button 2 restarts the machine (does not shut down) > Button 3 starts the machine in 800 x 600 resolution (which I don't like - > web pages overflow the screen and no position sliders appear. > > The machine has worked at 107? x 780 resolution for approximatly the last > two years without any intervention on my part. > > How do I get higher resolution back?? > How do I test my video card (if there is one)? > Where is a store/repair shop that knows Linux machines? > > Incidently upon going to Gateway web site (monitor is Gateway EV910) they > were bought by Acer last week and the first web page comes up however the > download site doesn't respond today. > > Thanks for you time, > Steve > > > -- > Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >