Screen size in GNOME?

From: Michal R. Hoffmann (misiek_at_knm.org.pl)
Date: 03/31/04

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    Hello.

    Recently I found I couldn't log in into GNOME. I found the reason. In
    XF86Config-4 I have defined resolutions:

    1024x768, 1280x1024, 800x600, 800x600PAL (this is for my VooDoo 3 TV-Out)
    and Virtual Screen size:
    1280x1024

    In GNOME I have set the screen size 1024x768 - I have 17" monitor and
    1280x1024 is too much, it is good as virtual. But. I have to put 1280x1024
    in allowed resolutions, in other case xrandr don't want to work. (I need
    xrandr to switch into 800x600PAL, to have tv-out).

    Then I cannot login into GNOME. I have to in login screen (gdm) change
    resolution to 1280x1024 (Ctrl-Alt-+), login, and then Ctrl-Alt-- to get
    back into my favourite one.

    Any hint what can I do?

    Second thing:
    Is there some GUI to switch resolution (just in the way like
    Ctrl-Alt-[+/-] does) in deb package, preferably?

    And third:
    Is it possible to change virt.screen size without restarting X? If so, is
    some deb package with "nice gui" for this?

    greetings, 

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