Once my new computer arrived almost a year ago, I decided to try out Linux on it. I partitioned the hard drive putting Windows on half of it, which I'm running right now. I figured I knew computers fairly well and I could probably figure out how to getting Linux running fairly quickly (I'm only 16, but I have done a lot of programming on Windows and such). I installed Gentoo Linux (took me many attempts since I couldn't get it to pick up my SATA drives), and I followed the instructions for installing Gnome, which went well. I run it, the monitor goes blank, the little status light on the monitor flashes, and I can't seem to do anything. My first guess is that it's a resolution problem, which I don't know how to solve, or maybe getting Linux to work with the video card (128MB Radeon X700 Pro).
I decided to try installing it again this past few days and got the exact same problem. It works all the way up until I run Gnome. I also burned Knoppix, which ends up working fine, although it won't pick up my wireless network card. I've scoured the internet looking for a solution, and have finally come to here. Anybody know what the problem might be? I'm guessing it's something stupid that I overlooked. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Most low income homes are not online. Make a difference this holiday season! http://us.click.yahoo.com/5UeCyC/BWHMAA/TtwFAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
