Changing iBook display for external monitor

does anyone know how to change the screen resolution past 1024x768 on an iBook G4 12 inch? I'd like to set it at 1280x1064 on my 19 inch monitor, but its not an option in the displays preference page. Does anyone know a way around this?

There are a few ways the display resolutions and/or settings can be
changed; you can use custom controls offered by some applications
and there also are unsupported "hacks" that can add features or
resolutions not originally intended by Apple for certain models.
So, since some choices (if failure results) may void your warranty,
some people are reluctant to use an unsupported feature hack.
That said, one of the better sites with a product that seems to be
well crafted (which I have not tried) is SwitchRes X
Another less polished and maybe more on the edge (?) is one that
adds the ability to expand the desktop between two displays and
not just mirror; such as the PowerBook supports. That may work,
or it may not. Some hacks may be bad on the video card.
Extended Desktop
With the second display attached to the iBook, you may be able
to use one of these utilities listed to add features and resolutions.

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