How to change the display resolution via command line ?

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Issue

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux installed without GUI. All the text appears big on local console.
  • How to change the screen resolution from the console via the command line parameters ?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Run-level 3 or virtual console

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