[ubuntu-uk] graphics problem on Ubuntu 8.04 Dell laptop

[Jai Harrison]

I have an Inspiron 1525 and have had no problems with it in terms of
graphics. Just some problems using the second earphone slot in
Intrepid due to a bug with something in Ubuntu (don't know if it's
been reported or how to do so as I'm not sure which program has a
problem).

Anyhow, I could test Penguin Planet Racer on it and report back
(bearing in mind I'm using Intrepid and not Hardy) if you'd like.

2009/1/3 alan c <aeclist at candt.waitrose.com>:
> Christopher Swift wrote:
>> Alan C, it was preinstalled by Dell, probably OEM so I doubt that they used
>> the safe graphics mode. My sister has the same issue regarding Penguin
>> Racer. I too have disabled Compiz on her laptop which is an Acer (do not the
>> model) btw. An old one at least 2yrs+. The only way for me too was a hard
>> reboot, not even Ctrl Alt Backspace would get a response. I hope that you
>> get your answer soon though David so I can pass it on ;)
>
> The safe graphics comment was specific to using one of the live CDs,
> not an install.
> I have several  machines which work ok with 8.10, for example with the
> live CD, however, the display on them does not start at all in normal
> live CD mode. The initial boot menu  from the Live CD includes (F4 I
> think) a choice of using what it calls safe graphics.
>
> My suggestion of live CD was to help to show if the obvious fault the
> OP had was hardware or software related. A working live CD would
> enable a conclusion that the hardware was ok.
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