Comment by pavlov
That’s true, but for some reason, in mid-1990s operating systems, the step up from 1024x768 was usually 1280x1024.
Maybe there was a popular professional monitor at some point that was 5:4 and had this resolution?
That’s true, but for some reason, in mid-1990s operating systems, the step up from 1024x768 was usually 1280x1024.
Maybe there was a popular professional monitor at some point that was 5:4 and had this resolution?
There isn't one. Running a non 4:3 CRT mode simply resulted in a change in aspect ratio. However, by adjusting the geometry in the settings menu get to something closer to the aspect ratio by using the marginal areas of the tube. Pincushion will be a bit worse, but who cares,
Many of the first popular LCD monitors were 17" or 19" 5:4 1280x1024.