Linux distributions generally don't support 4K resolution.
Linux distributions generally don't support 4K resolution.
During a few Linux installs I discovered my display resolution is capped at 2560x1600. That’s surprising since Linux should support higher resolutions. This really disappointed me.
Are you using the GTX 2080 as described? Then install the nvidia driver or PPA before worrying about resolution. Default drivers might not work, but the basic display driver from Microsoft also has problems with high resolutions.
Recently I experimented with Ubuntu Studio, Manjora, and Mint Cinnamon. Am I making a mistake? I don’t notice anything above 1600p. Should the system run smoothly right away, or do I need to adjust something? My display appears only half the screen size, and when I set it to 1600p it causes the OS to malfunction. Is there anything specific I should do? It’s strange that 4K isn’t supported at all. Sorry to repeat, but this is puzzling.
They've already shared the tips. Just install the drivers and everything functions perfectly. There are even tools like the one I mentioned. Researching on the first page of Google will show similar recommendations. Drivers. For a fully automated setup, consider getting a Mac. It's quite straightforward.
I run Manjaro on one of my systems. I previously used Mint for a while and reached 4K resolution, as suggested by @Sauron and others who emphasized the need to install drivers. It was straightforward, requiring minimal effort. Updated on August 7, 2019 by noxdeouroboros, with some edits made.
It looks like you're encountering an issue with the driver installation. The extension you mentioned is likely a setup file, but it doesn't open as expected. You might need to use the command line to proceed with the installation.