Other display resolution options

I've just bought a 19" widescreen display to go with a (planned) new mini. In the meantime I've hooked it up to my G4 iBook.
Question is: is there any way of working around the standard resolution options in the Display Preferences. 1024x768 gives me a stretched image on the external screen. If there's no way of setting other options (the screen has a max of 1400x900), is it at least possible to make it 'lose' a bit of screen space at the sides and use a little less territory, but in the right proportions?
I know this is not the forum, but does anyone happen to know whether I'm likely to have the same problem with a new Mini (I'm assuming it has a much more flexible driver).

I'm sorry to anyone who has fumed about the stupidity of my previous question.
I've found an option within the monitor set up - 'expand to fill full screen' - which was switched on. When switched off, everything appears with normal proportions.
Hopefully the information will still be of use to other visitors.

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