On Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:51:17 -0500 Mike Watson wrote: > Login as normal via the linux login screen. The display is 1280x1024. I > use the system config to change the display to 1600x900. All works > until I logout. The next time I log in, the display has reverted to > 1280X1024. It's as if, when I change the display to the higher value, > it's not being retained---only for the duration of that session. > >> Screen 0: minimum 320 x 200, current 1600 x 900, maximum 8192 x 8192 > >> VGA1 connected 1600x900+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) > >> 440mm x 250mm > >> 1600x900 60.0*+ Does this command work? xrandr --output VGA-1 --mode 1600x900x32 If so, you could add it to /etc/gdm/Init/Default. I think it will work if you add it just before the first gdmwhich() line, but you might have to do some experimenting. -- MELVILLE THEATRE ~ Real D 3D Digital Cinema ~ www.melvilletheatre.com www.creekfm.com - FIFTY THOUSAND WATTS of POW WOW POWER!