Help Running a 1280x1024 res on a 14" monitor, how do i change it to fit the screen?

[KarlOldman]

Hi, everything is too small! i try ctrl+alt+ + or - on the number pad, but it doesnt fit the screen correctly, how do i change it to a resolution that fits the screen (sorry) like Windows Does. Becuase I have to move the mouse to the side to get the screen to move so I can see it. :confused:

[Gaccm]

what your talking about is virtual desk space, and i hate it too.
(this solution uses X version 4.x)
Ok, the important question is, what rez do you want to run at? cause it can only "fit" one rez.
I want to run at 1280x1024, so i have this in my XF86Config file:
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1280x1024"
ViewPort 0 0
Virtual 1280 1024

its that "Virtual" command that tells the monitor what rez to be at. So, whatever rez you run at, replace those two numbers after the word Virtual, with the rez you want.

[TacKat]

Also, make sure your monitor is capable of that resolution. Some older monitors can't go up that high very well.

[KarlOldman]

Its a Compaq P50 and very capable, I want it to run at 800x600

[Gaccm]

ok, just tack this to your XF86Config file (or just run xf86config, and set the values you want)
this is in section monitors, or video, not sure
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "800x600"
ViewPort 0 0
Virtual 800 600