screen trashed, Help

[Andrew Jarrett]

On Jan 16, 2008 8:29 PM, Fred Schuelzky <phredsky at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Andrew Jarrett wrote:
> > On Jan 16, 2008 7:49 PM, Fred Schuelzky <phredsky at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> >> I just installed Gutsy on my new new computer, everything was fine until
> >> I booted up today, the desktop  graphics are unreadable.  I'm a noobie
> >> and don't know what to do .
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Fred
> >>
> >
> > How so?  Is the problem resolution, fonts, etc.?
> >
> > Andrew
> >
> >
>  Hi Andrew
> I think the problem is resolution.  The login screen looks like a lot of
> little screens.  I had to pull the plug.
>
>
> Thanks
> Fred

What brand video card do you have?  Were you using the restricted
drivers (the ones provided from the nvidia or ati)?

Try using your install CD for Kubuntu.  Boot off of the CD and if the
graphics work (doesn't have to be perfect), then copy the file
/etc/X11/xorg.conf (generated by the live CD) to the etc/X11 directory
on your Kubuntu installation.  Restart and if you copied it correctly
you should have a working display.  After this you can play with video
card drivers, resolution, etc.  I'm not exactly sure of the origin of
your problem, but this should put you back on track.

Andrew

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