A new feature will be implemented in Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon, Bullet Proof-X;
If Xorg fails to start, the failsafe mode will initiate with minimalistic settings, low resolution, and a limited number of colors. The failsafe mode also automatically runs Ubuntu’s new GTK-based display configuration utility so that users can easily test various display settings and choose a configuration that will work properly with their hardware.
some explanation can be found here and some screenshots here.
Resources:
Ubuntu Weekly
Ars Technica
Bryce Harrington’s Blog
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