[ubuntu-uk] Integrated graphics cards with Ubuntu

Kevin kevin.lists at ntlworld.com
Thu Jan 11 09:23:51 GMT 2007


On Wed, 2007-01-10 at 11:17 +0000, Neil Greenwood wrote:
> I'd report this as a bug in Ubuntu 6.10. Include the hardware details
> and see what happens.

I don't think it's an Ubuntu problem as I downloaded another distro and
the same thing happened.

> Have you tried the "safe graphics" option?

Yes I did, same thing that's why I'm wondering if it's a hardware fault.

> IIRC, integrated Intel graphics cards have an open-source Intel driver
> available, in other words the open driver supports all functionality
> on the card!

So the integrated Intel graphics would be the best option if I can't
afford a machine with a dedicated card. I may keep this machine for a
bit longer and get a machine with a decent spec. 

-- 
Kevin






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