Fw: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
Thanks for this. Is there any where I can find a step by step giude as how to install Linux mandrake 7.2 and how to create the LILO as I need a dual startup ME and Mandrake. Again I have zero knowledge in Linux but intend to get better. - Original Message - From: "L. H. LOO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > 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 > > > > > > -- > > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > > > > >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
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 > > > > -- > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
Use a boot disk. In control panel, do add/remove programs>startup disk>create disk. If you have a warped Winblows installation like i do, try www.bootdisk.com for some links to boot images. - Original Message - From: "Kuljit Singh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > 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. > > 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 > > > > -- > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > > > >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
April, > 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. > So, does anyone know of an -intelligent- way to go about > guessing my monitor specifications? I suppose you've already come up with a solution, but I'd checked Google on "Samsung SyncMaster 4Ne" & the first hit has all your specs: http://www.griffintechnology.com/monitors/Samsu17.html You may wanna print this page out for future reference;-). Meph -- "I did this 'cause Linux gives me a woody." -Dave '-ddt->' Taylor, announcing DOOM for Linux
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
it's ctrl+alt+backspace - Original Message - From: "April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > That sounds exactly like what I need, thank you very much, but it didn't > work. :/ > > I tried hitting ctrl + alt + -, and nothing happened. Maybe I'm in a funky > dialog? > > - Original Message - > From: dejavu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 1:08 AM > Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > > > > Hi April, > > > > I don't know whether you have tried this yet... > > > > When it goes black, press the following keys together: > > > > "ctrl" + "alt" +" - " > > > > This will go back to the ansi (?) screen with the penguin asking you for > > login name and password. Log in as root, and go to : > > > > /usr/(bin/)X11R6 > Run "Xconfigurator" , this will bring up a selection > > of monitors, you can actually test each of these (it'll switch over to the > > resolution you specified and if all works fine, it'll ask you whether you > > can see what is being displayed". Lemme know if you get stuck. > > > > Ciao > > Brandon > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 9:04 AM > > Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > > > > > > > I did. The result was the first part of my first post. Disappearance > of > > > picture. > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:41 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
April wrote:
>
> That sounds exactly like what I need, thank you very much, but it didn't
> work. :/
>
> I tried hitting ctrl + alt + -, and nothing happened. Maybe I'm in a funky
> dialog?
>
> - Original Message -
> From: dejavu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 1:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
>
> > Hi April,
> >
> > I don't know whether you have tried this yet...
> >
> > When it goes black, press the following keys together:
> >
> > "ctrl" + "alt" +" - "
> >
> > This will go back to the ansi (?) screen with the penguin asking you for
> > login name and password. Log in as root, and go to :
> >
> > /usr/(bin/)X11R6 > Run "Xconfigurator" , this will bring up a selection
> > of monitors, you can actually test each of these (it'll switch over to the
> > resolution you specified and if all works fine, it'll ask you whether you
> > can see what is being displayed". Lemme know if you get stuck.
> >
> > Ciao
> > Brandon
> >
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 9:04 AM
> > Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
> >
> >
> > > I did. The result was the first part of my first post. Disappearance
> of
> > > picture.
> > >
> > >
> > > - Original Message -
> > > From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:41 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
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Registered Linux User: 167369
> > > > <= http://www.kompukit.com =>
> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071
> > > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org
> > > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns
> > > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am)
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
did you hit the "ctrl" + "alt" keys from the left side of the keyboard?
That may be your problem with not being able to do that funtion. Or
simply try this key combination:
"ctrl" + "alt" + "F2"
cheers
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Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
That sounds exactly like what I need, thank you very much, but it didn't work. :/ I tried hitting ctrl + alt + -, and nothing happened. Maybe I'm in a funky dialog? - Original Message - From: dejavu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 1:08 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > Hi April, > > I don't know whether you have tried this yet... > > When it goes black, press the following keys together: > > "ctrl" + "alt" +" - " > > This will go back to the ansi (?) screen with the penguin asking you for > login name and password. Log in as root, and go to : > > /usr/(bin/)X11R6 > Run "Xconfigurator" , this will bring up a selection > of monitors, you can actually test each of these (it'll switch over to the > resolution you specified and if all works fine, it'll ask you whether you > can see what is being displayed". Lemme know if you get stuck. > > Ciao > Brandon > > > - Original Message ----- > From: "April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 9:04 AM > Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > > > > I did. The result was the first part of my first post. Disappearance of > > picture. > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:41 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 > > > > > > -- > > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
Before you even uninstall... check my previous reply, I'm sure it'll work just fine. - Original Message - From: "April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > Ack!! > > I think I know what's wrong. I chose the wrong monitor specs. No need to > turn a molehill into a mountain until after there's proof it's bigger than a > molehill. Let me try the original plan, first, before I do the from scratch > troubleshooting, k? > > > - Original Message - > From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications. > > > > ok...first of all...what are you trying to install...exactly: > > > > linux4win (linux for windows,installed/operated within windows itself) > > > > or linux on its own partition ? > > > > then, > > > > what are the specs of your system: > > i.e. how big is your hard drive? > > what's the processor speed (for ex: pentium 233, AMD-k6,) > > how many megs of ram? etc. etc. > > > > > > > > April wrote: > > > > > > I did. The result was the first part of my first post. Disappearance > of > > > picture. > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:41 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > > > > > > > > -- > > Registered Linux User: 167369 > > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) > > > > >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
On Sun, 18 Feb 2001 21:47:29 -0800 "April" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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. > Get behind your monitor and look for serial numbers, part numbers, FCC id's etc. Then go to: http://driverguide.com/ There is/are search facilities there which _should_ point you in the right direction. You can also boot to your non-GUI console (At lilo prompt, type 'linux 3' (without the quotes)) and run 'Xconfigurator' (again no quotes') and from there try various monitor types, starting with the 'High Frequency SVGA' and so on until you find something which fits. But try the link above first - there are further links to sites where monitor specs are listed. Cheers John --- Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected" (The UNIX Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972.)
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
I did. The result was the first part of my first post. Disappearance of picture. - Original Message - From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:41 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 > > -- > Registered Linux User: 167369 > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) >
Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
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. 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 > > -- > Registered Linux User: 167369 > <= http://www.kompukit.com => > [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 > Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org > WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns > (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am) >
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 -- Registered Linux User: 167369 <= http://www.kompukit.com => [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ# 7110071 Personal WebServer: http://kompukit.dyndns.org WebDesigner: http://www.kompukit.com/kitdesigns (Personal Server runs: M-F= 7pm-12am & S+S=12pm-12am)
[newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
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
