SiS chipset Help

[NoOp]

On 04/09/2009 10:51 AM, Chong Zhia Hwa wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I was recently introduced to Ubuntu, and I'm very interested to run
> this operating system. However, I'm using a BenQ Joybook R43 which
> runs on a SiS Mirage 3 series chipset.
> 
> I can install the Ubuntu 8.10 desktop edition by turning off some
> options on the starting screen, but after I took out the ejected CD,
> the computer just stops running at the loading screen.
> 
> Help will be highly appreciated...

Zhia Hwa, I noticed that you've not received any replys to this post. Do
you still need help, or did you get it sorted out?

You might have a look through some of the google responses:
<http://www.google.com/search?complete=0&hl=en&q=ubuntu+%2BSiS+Mirage+3&btnG=Google+Search>

Also, from launchpad & forums:
https://launchpad.net/+search?field.text=sis+mirage+3
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-sis
<http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=958967>
[SiS 771/671 Mirage 3 Video Drivers!?!?]
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=615094
[3D driver or SiS 671/672?]

[Doesn't look very promising]