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I followed the Arch beginner's wiki to install on VMWare player (host is Windows 7) Arch without x-server and I would like to know how I can change the resolution of what I think is called the TTY to make the VMWare window fit better on my desktop. Currently it takes about 80% of my 1600x900 resolution. I'd like for it to look like a normal open console window.

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  • An ugly workaround is to install openssh, start it via systemctl enable sshd.service, and connect to it using PuTTY.
    – blah
    Jan 1, 2013 at 20:55
  • Take a look at wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/… if you are using grub (2) I'm not sure if it'll work though.
    – lmcanavals
    Jan 15, 2013 at 10:16

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You can choose resolution editing GRUB configuration file /etc/default/grub

GRUB_GFXMODE=1024x768x32

Also check this parameter to allow the kernel use the same resolution used by grub:

GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX=keep

Than run following command in Arch to activate changes:

# grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

See GRUB documentation

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    Very helpful for a person that uses Syslinux. :)
    – DexterHaxxor
    Apr 28, 2019 at 15:14
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You need to set up your framebuffer: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Uvesafb

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You might find more help in this post on the Arch forums.

Edit: After thinking some more, I've realized that with VMware you're likely not using GRUB. I think this reply to the aforementioned post in the Arch forums may be just what you need. It involves downloading a package with pacman and changing some kernel settings. (original link to GRUB solution removed due to reputation link limit)

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    Welcome to Super User. You may want to improve your answer by summarizing the posts you are linking to. This helps protect against link rot, and will make your answer more useful.
    – lzam
    Jun 15, 2015 at 21:27
  • Okay, thanks. I'll edit the answer as soon as I'm at a computer.
    – Alpheus
    Jun 15, 2015 at 23:13
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To return the different resolutions and their associated modes run:

hwinfo --framebuffer

then add the mode to the GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX line in your grub config

e.g.

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="vga=0x0317"

Note: This method is now deprecated.

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  • Not particularly useful for non GRUB users (e.g. syslinux / refind)
    – Gert van den Berg
    Dec 30, 2023 at 18:09

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