At 19-02-2001 +0800, you wrote:
>I am very very new at this.
>
>I tried installing Linux Mandrake 7.2 but it said that my Windows ME does
>not support dosmode.
FYI :
http://www.geocities.com/mfd4life_2000/
>How should I install it now??
>
>
>Thanks
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "KompuKit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 12:41 AM
>Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
>
>
> > I suggest...that you re-install
> > but this time...accept the "default" setting for
> > your monitor..until you can learn more about configuring
> > your linux system.
> >
> > when asked what method of install,, select RECOMMENDED
> >
> > > April wrote:
> > >
> > > I tried installing 7.2, and when I tried to start linux it showed the
> > > login screen with the blocky penguin at the top left, then all picture
> > > died.
> > >
> > > I guessed it had something to do with my complete shot in the dark
> > > guess about my monitor specifications. I searched the mailing list
> > > archives, and I was right, but I still can't guess the right
> > > specifications. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 4Ne (it says that in big
> > > letters on the front of my monitor), but the samsung site doesn't
> > > awknowledge the existance of something this old. Original paper
> > > documentation for this system was lost during the last ownership - I
> > > have never even seen it.
> > >
> > > So, does anyone know of an -intelligent- way to go about guessing my
> > > monitor specifications? And, is there a way to change the
> > > configuration for the monitor without completely re-installing? An
> > > hour between getting to guess makes guessing completely no fun.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > April
> >
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