Twinview in 12.04

[Ric Moore]

On 12/11/2012 11:03 AM, Jim Byrnes 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?

This happens if you used the nvidia run file, downloaded directly from 
nvidia. Any subsequent attempt to use the ubuntu nvidia driver install 
methods fails big time. I know... got the t-shirt. You have to use the 
nvidia run file to remove it. Just use more on that file and the 
instructions to remove it will be there after several pages of scrolling 
down. Ric



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