Adding new resolution to the X window server

When running Debian Linux with VirtualBox there is limited support for high display resolutions. Per default a maximum resolution of 1024x768 is possible. For a modern operating system this resolution is definately not state of the art.

But there is a way to support a higher resolution than 1024x768. It is possible to switch to a resolution like 1920x1080 or more. Even more than one display is possible. Continue reading