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Re: [LUG] What should I go for?

 

On 07/07/07, Jonathan Roberts <jonathan.roberts.uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On 07/07/07, jody salt <jody_leigh_salt@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I've finally installed linux on my primary PC (Fedora 6)... Now for my
> > Laptop!
>

silly question, but why FC6, rather than F7?

> Awesome!
> >
> > Quick question - on x-windows how do I change the screen resolution?
>
> On Fedora, goto the system menu (on the gnome desktop at least), then
> preferences menu, and then Resolution. (It might be buried under a few
> other options, but it's there somewhere, I have F7 here so I can't
> check exactly).
>
> Also, sometimes the resolution options might be restricted if the
> correct display isn't set (i.e. what kind of monitor you're using).
> You can change this by going to system, administration, and then
> display. You can actually change the resolution from this dialog too,
> but you'll want the hardware tab.
>
> Hope this is useful, if not ask again :D
>
> Jon
>
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