Twinview in 12.04

[Colin Law]

On 11 December 2012 16:03, Jim Byrnes <jf_byrnes at comcast.net> wrote:
> On 12/11/2012 09:10 AM, Liam Proven wrote:
>>
>> On 11 December 2012 07:53, Ric Moore >
>>>
>>> Install the correct video driver (not that nouveau crap) and then use
>>> nvidia
>>> X-config settings to set the monitors, resolutions and then write it out
>>> to
>>> /ect/X11/xorg.conf from the X Server Display tab. Logout and back in
>>> again.
>>> Works a charm with 12.04. Ric
>>
>>
>> I have to agree.
>>
>> Also note carefully what monitor connections you are using.
>>
>
> I have done all of the above.
>
> I have tried 3 drivers.  The first one I used was the 1st one on the list
> when I clicked on the additional drivers icon. Then I tried the second on
> the list which was labeled "post release".  Finally I tried the nouveau
> drivers.
>
> The HP is a standard vga connection and the Hannspree is hdmi. I was able to
> set both at 1920x1080 60hz using 10.04.
>
> Right now 12.04 is unusable. When I boot to it I get a message that there is
> no usable stored configuration and the HP has a black screen and the
> Hannspree is very low res with no mouse cursor.
>
> At this point I want to reinstall 12.04.  I boot from the install cd and it
> sees that 10.04 and 12.04 are installed. (note they are on separate HD's). I
> choose the option to format and install. It says everything will be replaced
> and then asks if I want to continue. Maybe I am being overly cautious, but
> at this point I canceled because I want to be sure if I click continue I
> will be offered the clear option to install on the 12.04 disk. Is this the
> case?

No, probably not  If it is not clear at that point (before you click
continue) which disk it is going to install on then click on Something
Else (I think that is what it says) when you are asked where you want
to install and you will be shown all the partitions available and will
be able to select which one you want to install on.  If you just want
to install over the top of the 12.04 partition then select it and
select '/' as the mount point.  If you want to keep the data in your
home folder on 12.04 (assuming it is not a separate partition) then do
*not* select 'format'.  If you want to overwrite your home folder then
do select format.  Either way of course make sure you have backed up
anything important first of course.

Of course you could just disconnect the second disc and then tell it
to use the whole disc and there will be no danger of overwriting the
one you have removed.

Colin

>
> Regards,  Jim
>
>
>
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