Tried to install Lubuntu 13.10, Linux Mint 16 XFCE or Cinnamon and had problems launching the installer due to distorted graphics. Linux Mint has compatibility mode that works fine for the installer. However after installing and rebooting I get the distorted graphics again. The text terminal (ALT+CTRL+F1) is more or less usable, but far from ideal.
The only to solve the problem for me was by using nomodeset in grub. Hardware: HP Pavilion DV6700 with Nvidia Geforce 7150m/ nForce 630 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-video-nouveau in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/597476 Title: GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M uses an unusable resolution by default To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nouveau/+bug/597476/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp