The Linux keyboard and console HOWTO: Changing the video modeNext Previous Contents 16. Changing the video mode As far as I know there are 6 ways to change resolution: 1. At compile time: change the line SVGA_MODE= -DSVGA_MODE=NORMAL_VGA in /usr/src/linux/Makefile. 1A. After compilation: use rdev -v - a terrible hack, but it exists. 2. At boot time: put vga=ask in the lilo config file, and lilo will ask you what video mode you want. Once you know, put vga=m
