Live CD resolution 640x480 only?

[Wade Smart]

On 10/4/07, Liam Proven <lproven at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 04/10/2007, Wade Smart <wadesmart at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Im trying to rescue my computer so Im using livecd. Im only getting a
> > resolution of 640x480. Im looking at the xorg.conf file and it
> > correctly sees my monitor but why wouldnt I be able to change the
> > resolution?
>
> Does it correctly see the graphics card as well, though?
>
> It's not an elegant solution, but personally, I'd try Knoppix and see
> if it managed. I find Knoppix a more useful boot CD than Ubuntu, I
> must admit. Klaus Knopper really crams in everything he can think of,
> whereas Ubuntu sports its usual, elegant, restricted set. If I'm
> installing a system, I want elegant restraint. If I'm in an emergency,
> booting off a CD, I want a choice of kitchen sinks, just in case!
>
 I have a copy of Knoppix but I think the cd is scratched so Ill have
to wait until I can get antother cd.

I believe it is seeing the card. Its an intel 845G/GL on the
motherboard. In the xorg file is written so I have to believe it can
see it.