Archived thread 1013818 from Apple Hardware Users. Markdown source: Apple_Hardware_Users/thread_1013818_Ubuntu_in_Parallels_Screen_resolution.md
Hi
I have just installed Ubuntu through Parallels Desktop on my Macbook (1. gen).
It works great, but there is something wrong with the screen resolution. There is 2-3 centimetres of black space around the screen.
I have tried this guide: http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/04/30/how-to-increase-the-screen-resolutions-available-to-ubuntu-while-running-in-parallels-for-os-x/ - but it doesn't help (seems like it is for Ubuntu 7.04)
Can anyone please help me?
//Mathias
what version of parallels, and have you installed parallels tools?
cyberdork33 said: what version of parallels, and have you installed parallels tools?
I use Parallels 3.0 biuld 5584 and yes, I have installed Parallels Image Tools.
mathiasdk said: I have installed Parallels Image Tools.
That is something different. You need to install parallels tools in your Virtual Machine. This is basically a set of drivers to allow your guest OS to operate better in parallels.
While your VM is running, select "Install parallels tools" from your Mac menubar. This will mount a cdrom image in the guest (linux) and you can run the installer from there (with sudo!).