GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide by Graham Williams
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XOrg

The vesa video driver was chosen by default, but i810 should be used. To get a proper 1680x1050 (8:5) resolution install the 915resolution package and edit /etc/default/915resolution to set MODE to 32, XRESO to 1680, and YRESO to 1050. Then:

  $ wajig restart 915resolution

Edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf to include a 1680x1050 resolution:

   SubSection "Display"
           Depth           24
           Modes           "1680x1050" "1280x1024" "800x640" "600x400"
   EndSubSection