[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.
>
>
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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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