Linux:VGA boot modes to set screen resolution

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A simple way to set your screen resolution and color depth for most Live Linux distro's is via the use of the vga=parameter boot option.
VGA Resolution and Color Depth reference Chart:

Depth	800×600	1024×768	1152×864	1280×1024	1600×1200
8 bit	vga=771	vga=773	vga=353	vga=775	vga=796
16 bit	vga=788	vga=791	vga=355	vga=794	vga=798
24 bit	vga=789	vga=792		vga=795	vga=799