romer
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 12:17 PM |
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UBUNTU SCREEN RESOLUTION
Hi there, just wondered if anyone can help me here please.
Just recently loaded Linux Ubuntu onto a spare HD as I really want to get into Linux and kick MS away.
It was a version that came with Computer Active magazine - v7.04 IIRC.
I have a 19" wide screen monitor that is capable of 1440 x 960 (as is my graphics card), but can't get that option to be available.
I've googled the problem and found a possible cure, but it doesn't work.
Has anyone dabled with this version of Linux that might be able to help - in Laymans terms?
Thanks in advance
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James
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 12:35 PM |
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I gave up with this problem in the end! 
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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britishtrident
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 01:15 PM |
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Save yourself a lot of grief and load Mint Linux, Ubuntu dosen't really come ready configured.
Mint is a pre-configured desktop version of Ubuntu with all the multimedia stuff installed.
The video drivers for the two most common brands are included in Mint and are easy to configure along with destop effects.
Also for best clarity from you monitor on any operating system use its "native" resolution not is maximum.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Mal
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 01:19 PM |
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu is now up to version 7.1 on their website. It was released a few days ago.
Mal
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Humbug
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 02:23 PM |
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I had the same problem with PC Linux OS - never managed to fix it... and as an aside I don't think you should have to use a less-than-full
resolution of your screen- I have tried mine at different resolutions and I prefer it at max.
Might give Mint a try, though... anyone know for sure if it works with widescreens?
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romer
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 02:28 PM |
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Thanks for the responses folks.
Will try the Linuxmint download tonight - might take awhile at 690mb though 
Will I be best to remove Ubuntu before I try and install Linuxmint in it's place ??
Cheers
Jerry
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britishtrident
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 03:06 PM |
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just let Mint Installer guide you through the installation.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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romer
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 04:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
just let Mint Installer guide you through the installation.
Ok will try that and report back when done . . . . . . . . . or pulling my hair out and looking for some assistance
Jerry
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SixedUp
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 04:20 PM |
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It sounds like Ubuntu didn't detect the capabilities of your hardware properly. If you're sure your card and monitor can do that
resolution, and you want to take one last try with Ubuntu before downloading Mint, then do the following:
Open a terminal (Applications->Accessories->Terminal) and type "sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf". You'll need to enter your
password.
An editor should open up. Scroll down using the cursor keys, looking for a section like this:
code:
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Generic Video Card"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1600x1200" "1280x1024" "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection
Add into the "Modes" lines an extra resolution (in quotes) that matches what you want - in your case "1440x960". Press
Control-o, and confirm you want to overwrite the file. Logout and log back in. You should now be able to select 1440x960 from the resolution changer
(System->Preferences->Screen Resolution).
If that doesn't work (or your monitor complains of the signal being out of range) then by all means try Mint, but be aware that Mint is based on
an older version of Ubuntu, so there is every chance that it won't recognise that your hardware can do that resolution either.
Good luck!
Richard
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Peteff
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| posted on 19/10/07 at 10:39 PM |
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Ubuntu site tells you how to do this.
Some here on the subject. Mine updated to the new gutsy gibbon release this morning, I can't
see much difference though.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Humbug
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| posted on 20/10/07 at 10:10 PM |
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Downloaded both Mint 3.1 and Kubuntu 7.1 (latest of both, as far as I am aware), burned CDs and tried both in CD mode only (i.e. without installing).
result:
Mint - didn't recognise my 1400x900 screen. Also (IMHO, before anyone gets arsy ), I thought it looked a bit weedy, but maybe I'm too
much of a fiddler ad tweaker (computers...)
Kubuntu - recognised my screen (1400x900 Hanns-G) out of the box. I also prefer the look and feel, layout, etc.
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romer
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| posted on 24/10/07 at 09:23 AM |
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Thanks for all the advise guys.
Managed to get a look at it last night and tried downloading linuxmint but stopped it after a while as it was going to take forever
Tried what you suggested Richard and that worked. I had checked my XP HD first and that runs at 1440x900 (not 960 as I orginally said), so I new the
hardware was capable.
So, just my e-mail system to sort, printer, scanner, removable USB drives, camera, video camera and sound, then should be sorted 
Thanks again,
Jerry
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