[ubuntu-uk] ubuntu 8.10

[Rob Beard]

John wrote:
> Hi, sorry to take so long to answer, been a bit busy.
> 
> Its not the first time I have installed Ubuntu. I have installed 8.04 on 
> a Windows XP machine, for dual boot. It isnt a recognised company 
> hardware, its made by a company called Hi-Grade. As far as doing a 
> Ctrl+Alt+1 I cant do that because it freezes, the minute the desktop 
> tries to show and I have to hit the start button to restart the laptop.
> 
> I have the two you mentioned, plus
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu-tweak/+question/45800
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu-tweak/+question/45858
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/evolution/+question/47012
> 
> from what I can see, none of which had any answers or questions asked. 
> If I'm wrong I apologise.
> 
> I cant do anything with any of the questions anymore, because I cant use 
> Ubuntu on my laptop now, as its not working since the upgrade.
> 
> Hope that helps.
> 
> John.

What video card does the machine have in it?

I had a problem with Intrepid Beta with VIA chipsets where X would freeze.

I believe there is a workaround, can't for the life of me remember what 
it is at the moment though.

Rob