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Append vga=789 to the kernel options in syslinux prompt? On 22 February 2010 17:13, Terry Hill <telbonic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Having managed to wedge a linux install on my laptop without getting > into trouble, and subsequently our daughter trying it, loving it and > proceeding to rant at anyone within range how much she likes it, I've > managed to convince my lovely wife to let me install ubuntu onto the > study pc. ÂWe'll still be running xp on the "games" machine for now, > but it's a step in the right direction. > > Trouble is, the monitor attached is a dreadful samsung 720w, which > seems to support one screen res - 1280 x 720 @ 60hz. ÂYup thats it. > It'll show an 800x600 screen, but it does like to whinge at you about > it. ÂAny other rez gives a handy box bouncing around which says > "non-standard screen resolution" - helpful eh? > > Anyway, I've tried many combinations of boot options, safe mode, a > bunch of options from f6, swearing, turning around twice shouting > white rabbit, but I can't get it to boot up using this rez. ÂI'm also > scared that if the wife notices that it's a pain in the backside > getting linux onto this pc then I'll get one of those looks, and my > attempts at getting the house 100% linux will be dashed forever. > > Any suggestions on how to proceed (that dont involve moving/buying equipment)? > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html > -- Dan Dart _____ Need a website? Want some music tailored to you? Visit http://www.dandart.co.uk -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html