[wellylug] Dealing with low resolution in Ubuntu

John Durham john.modec at xtra.co.nz
Tue Jun 24 11:15:07 NZST 2008


Rob Collins wrote:

> Just open terminal and run ./compiz-check without the sudo.  Sudo puts 
> you into super user mode with root privileges that is not suitable for 
> some tasks.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
That was more revealing. The response was:
Distribution: Ubuntu 8.04
Desktop environment Xfce
Graphics chip: Multimedia Bundle Inc Unknown device 9711
Driver in use: vesa
Rendering method AIGLX

Checking if it's possible to run compiz on your system [skip]
Checking for hardware/setup problems [skip]

At least one check had to be skipped; vesa driver in use

Would you like to know more? Y
The vesa driver is not capable of running Compiz. You need to install 
the proper driver for your graphics card.
Check if there's an alternate proprietary driver available? Y/N

After acknowledging that a box appears headed:"No proprietary drivers 
are in use on this system" The box is blank (empty).

Does this give you a clearer picture of what's needed?
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