Ubuntu and Nvidia

[NoOp]

On 12/08/2008 06:08 PM, Robert James wrote:
> Tried unsuccessfully a few months ago to dual boot install Ubuntu 8.04  
> on a new Compaq laptop with an Nvidia graphics and found I could not  
> get 1280 by 800 resolution.  It was less than 640 if I recall.  It was  
> low enough that if I chose the wrong options I ended up with a  
> resolution so low I could not see enough of the options to even get  
> back to working low res.  The usual result - using my Vista recovery  
> disk to kick Ubuntu out.  Had no success downloading other Nvidia  
> drivers.
> 
> Just the other day I downloaded the new 8.10, burned it to a disk and  
> tried a live boot.  The resolution looks fine, but the scrolling with  
> the mouse is jerky and wavy.  Does this mean the newest version will  
> recognize and deal with Nvidia OK?  And if I do an install will the  
> jerky, wavy scrolling on the screen disappear?
> 
> I really would like to find a Linux distro that works on my laptop but  
> really have come to dislike Vista recoveries!!!
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> 
> Rob
> 

There are many issues with Nvidia and 8.10; I'd recommend that you try
8.04 again, and then post on what you are seeing (or not) with nvidia.
[1] That way folks can help get it resolved for you. When You do, be
sure to post which nvidia card you are using. I'm running 1280x1024 on
an old NV25GL [Quadro4 900 XGL] w/Dell 1800fp monitor & Hardy 8.04.1 and
it's working just fine.

[1] Sample: https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/251107
It's getting better, but still not fully there yet (IMO).