No luck reconfiguring resolution options.

Hi all.

I'm going through the process of configuring my install of etch on a
Dell Inspiron B130, getting things set up the way I like them and
such, and I'm already snagged.

In Gnome, when I go to Desktop -> Preferences -> Screen Resolution,
the only options I get are 1024x768, 800x600, and 640x480. My monitor
is a wide screen, so not only do I want a higher resolution, but I'd
prefer a different aspect ratio.

I Googled "Debian screen resolution" and got a guide about using dpkg-
reconfigure xserver-xorg to change these settings, so I followed the
instructions, ran the reconfig, and got the option to add support for
other resolutions, which I did, After the reconfig util was done, I
rebooted. Logging back in, I went to Desktop -> Preferences -> Screen
Resolution and found no change. I'm still running 1024x768.

I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me how to change my
screen resolution.

TIA,
Andrew


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