Video problems with Unity on older laptop

[Ric Moore]

On Mon, 2011-06-13 at 21:47 -0700, MR ZenWiz wrote: 
> On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM, Ric Moore <wayward4now at gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Mon, 2011-06-13 at 09:19 -0700, MR ZenWiz wrote:
> :
> >>
> >> Under Natty, it has video problems.  The screen frequently shows bit
> >> splatter trash, usually whenever something gets painted on the screen,
> >> like a terminal window or clicking on an icon - something gets
> >> distorted.
> >
> > Didja crank up the nVidia X-server setup tool? That might help, and be
> > sure to allow it to write out a new etc/xorg.conf file. Myself, I use
> > jockey to properly install the driver. So, jockey first, nvidia X-server
> > setup tool second. After that you should be ready to go. Ric
> >
> 
> Well, yeah, and what I saw was that it was set for a screen resolution
> of 1920x1200, which is wrong.  According to HP's technical specs on
> it, it can be up to 1920x1080.
> 
> Now, in 1920x1080 mode, the screen display is brilliant and crystal clear.
> 
> So, at least for now, that's my solution.

Life can be good. Mostly... :) Ric


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