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You could always go into Ubuntu and disable X or hit Ctrl+Alt+F1 to get to the command line, make the changes and do restart gdm. On 22 February 2010 19:20, Terry Hill <telbonic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> It might be that if you're determined to get Linux on it, you could try >> an "alternative" install and once it's in you can make changes to the >> Xorg. >> >> Or install the Server version of Ubuntu and then apt-get >> "ubuntu-desktop" to get all the Desktop bits and pieces in place. >> >> Or... or... > > I think I'd best leave it for now - although I've used Linux at work > before for running servers and suchlike, I'm no expert and I don't > trust myself to get things done without having the pc out of order for > a while. ÂPerhaps when I've got a bit more time I can sneak ubuntu > server in as a dual boot and spend some time ironing out the X issue, > then apply the solution to a fresh install. > > It's a surprise you can't make any changes at boot to set refresh rates though. > > Thanks for the help anyway everyone ;) > > -- > 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