Ubuntu-Chicago [FreeGeek-Talk] Dual displays in Ubuntu, Radeon 9200?

[Rich Johnson]

On Wednesday 13 September 2006 00:15, Dave Chakrabarti wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Newbie switching cold turkey to Ubuntu here...hoping to figure out
> graphics stuff.
>
> 1. How do I launch KDE/KDM (whatever comes with Kubuntu) from Ubuntu's
> GDM? I tried the Kubuntu install, but it hung each time. Ubuntu's
> install worked fine. I'm guessing the problem was with the graphics
> driver. I used Synaptic to get the kde desktop stuff...how do I launch
> it? I notice that KDE apps launch fine in Gnome.
>
> 2. How do I get dual head working? By default, Ubuntu detected my
> graphics card (correctly) and both monitors work, but in mirrored mode.
> How do I switch this to extended desktop mode?
>
> 3. I followed the directions here:
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=186792 and then
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/ATI to try and get
> fglrx working, but got a long string of error messages. Suggestions? I
> can post my entire config file if that'll help.
>
> 4. I tried this: http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=221174 but
> my edits didn't seem to have any effect. Still have dual head, mirror mode.
>
> I'll undoubtedly post most newbie questions once I get graphics stuff
> sorted out...
>
> Thanks!
>
>    Dave.
>
>
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Hey Dave,

I am one of the guys from Ubuntu Chicago. There was a guy on the team who 
recently did what you are trying I believe. If so, maybe he can help you out, 
so I am forwarding this email as well to the Ubuntu Chicago mailing list. If 
all else fails with this portion, maybe the ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com 
might be able to help as well.

[Ubuntu Chicago] Jason or Brian, didn't one of you just do this, or know how 
to do this? Or am I thinking of someone else. There was somebody in our IRC 
channel one day working this out. Thanks!

-- 
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