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Why do I need to auto-adjust my LCD monitor when switching between Windows and Linux with a KVM?

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I routinely work in Windows, Linux, and Mac, so I obtained this KVM switch: Now, whenever I switch between Linux (Ubuntu 9.04) and Windows (XP SP3), I have to auto adjust my monitor, as everything appears fuzzy. How do fix this problem?

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http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=404586

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Fix for: Why do I need to auto-adjust my LCD monitor when switching between Windows and Linux with a KVM?

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The most likely reason is that your different machines are running at different resolutions or refresh rates. Even if they're identical, though, different video cards produce subtly different output (*), so your monitor needs to adjust for optimal p…

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