I am running Ubuntu 6.06 on a D620 with the port replicator (from my old D600). Everything works as it should except for accelerated graphics. When I use "nv"...
You could try running nvidia-xconfig while the system is docked. It should detect the second monitor and add the needed settings into xorg.conf. And just for...
I've attached my xorg.conf file. I do have to restart X to get the resolution, but it is the same config as yours. ... # nvidia-xconfig: X configuration file...
pressing F12 when the Bios comes up, should bring up a screen that selects the boot device. If the CD still does not boot, make sure it is clean. Sometimes a...
You may also want to check your BIOS settings. Not all BIOS's have a menu that allows you to select your boot device during bootup. In those cases you need to...
there is no help for XP in LINUX GROUP, i think. 1- turn on computer 2- press F12 (before boot) 3- select BOOT FROM CD-ROM 4- press any key to start install......
I've checked the BIOS, switch the booting process, and ran a hardware test. Everthing is working the way it should; however, I think there is a Linux command...
espence8219 wrote: I'm trying to remove Linux & re-install XP. However, I can't boot from the cd-rom. Is there a command which will help me with re-installing...
I want to use an Inspiron 8000 with LCD projector NEC VT45, and I started with suse 10, (installed without the VT45 connected). It installed ok, but when the...
you could try , using e.g. xrandr, to switch the X display to 800x600 before connecting the LCD. And then switch using Fn-F8. Another way might be too boot...
... Thanks I have booted with lcd connected, no obvious benefit. I will persue the 800x600 further, elaborating on some similar (limited) tests. alan c...
... Mine is a geforce4 440 Go. I use the nvidia driver http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html (Latest Version: 1.0-8774). I do not use the Fn+F8 key but I use...
Anyone used either E1705 or B130 with Linux? Tell me about your experiences. I am trying to decide between those two laptops for my mom. Her needs are rather...
Dell E1705 and Dell B130 with Linux: I am thinking about getting one of these two laptops for my mom. Anyone have any experience running Linux on either (or...
Subject: [Bug 205096] Bug in ATI Radeon 9000M Video Card Detection For a good laugh, read this bug report: <https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=205096>...
hardware detail - 512 MB RAM, bios A32. The install of Ububtu 6.06 Desktop is ususlly done by first running the live CD then choosing the Install icon on the...
... I have an analogous problem (Latitude D620 at 1280x80 and projectors that only go to 1024x768). The solution I am currently using is to have a modified...
When Ubuntu first loads the small 640x480 screen, you can press <esc> and get the boot prompt (not documented, I did it by mistake once), from where you can...
... On the contrary, Linux gets along so well with Dell laptops that traffic on this list has slowed to a crawl in the last year .. people are having so few...
Hi, I recently got a Dell Latitude C400. Most stuff worked out of the box but I'm still having some problems with a few things. All problems I have are related...
... [snip] The main details are included in the messages here under the subject of Dell Inspiron 1100 - Installation Ubuntu 6.06 Desktop dated Sep 17, 2006 ...
These are usually related to the 3d driver and suspend. Some 3d drivers do not play well with suspend. Therevarious workarounds, including not using the 3d...
Clarification. I was using the "alternate" not the "desktop" iso. ... <esc> ... running ... was ... needed ... screen ... is ... for ... a ... You'll ... he ...
Ditto that. I am writing this on an Dell E1705 with SUSE 10.1. The only "downside" is the Broadcom wireless chip set that it uses. Its easy to get up and...
