Hi, Recently I was installing openSUSE on my mums computer (ok, it was 10.3, but nevertheless I think my post belongs to this list, as I know nothing like this will be changed for a released version but it might happen for a future version).
So the situation: Her computer is connected via VGA to a TV (yes, not computer screen). The TV supports a resolution of [EMAIL PROTECTED] (it's ugly for all of us.. but she just does not want to find a place for another ugly screen). with this screen, the Grub Boot Menu is not showed but there is only flickering on the screen. By knowing what keypresses are needed, I selected Resolution 640x480 for the installation and the rest went smoothly after. Of course for after the installation I had to give her a textmode grub (timing out in 2 seconds, as she'll never ever use another entry.. they are for me ;) ) At what mode does the GRUB menu actually operate? Is this mode mandatory for some reasons or could we reduce it? The main approach should be to go as low as possible at the beginning and increase with sanity as much as possible later... but not being able to see the first screen to select resolutions or start the installation can be quiet an issue (of course first question was: but windows worked on this computer, why is this happening). Nevertheless: she's a happily converted user... all she ever does is starting firefox, play some nifty flash games and use Thunderbird for mailing and pidgin for IM... so she's perfectly happy (after the installation once passwd). Best regards, Dominique -- TMF is a global management and accounting outsourcing firm with 77 offices in 60 countries and over 2,500 professionals (2007). TMF is expanding rapidly throughout the world. Learn more about our unique network and our services and visit our website at www.tmf-group.com. The information contained in this e-mail communication is confidential and solely intended for the person to whom it is addressed. If someone other than the intended recipient should receive or come into possession of this e-mail communication, he/she will not be entitled to read, disseminate, disclose or duplicate it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are requested to notify the sender and to destroy the original e-mail communication. TMF is neither liable for the correct and complete transmission of the information contained in this e-mail communication nor for any delay in its receipt. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been checked for the presence of computer viruses. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
