hardy nvidia fx5200 resolution

[Owen Townend]

On 24/06/2008, Umer Sohail <sk_90_y at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Hey to all
>
> I am new to linux and i dont know much it. i installed ubuntu hardy on my
> system it works fine but i am facing a problem. the issue is am unable
> increase my resolution from 640x480.
> I downloaded and enabled all the nvidia drivers available in the repository
> but it didnt help. i also tried to installed envy-ng but it also dont work.
> i have now downloaded the drivers from nvidia's website but i dont know wath
> to do with it. its a .RUN file and a TAR archieve which is for
> configuration.
> i would be really glad if you guys could help me in simple easy steps.
>
> Thanking you
> Umer
>

Hey,
  The .run file is an auto installer that will compile drivers if need
be. To use it you will need to bring up a console
(applications->accessories->terminal). Assuming that you downloaded
the file to your home dir the commands would look similar to this:
owen:~$ chmod +x NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.07-pkg1.run
owen:~$ sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.07-pkg1.run
(your version number will probably be different)
  Follow the prompts to install the driver.

  An alternative to this if you are not in need of the absolute latest
driver is to use the ubuntu-restricted drivers. Go to
System->Administration->Restricted Drivers Manager
You should then only need to tick the box for nvidia and ubuntu will
take care of the rest.

cheers,
Owen.