After selecting the resolution, puppy linux goes in to shell

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After selecting the resolution, puppy linux goes in to shell

#1 Post by Knack »

Puppy Linux boots from the CD I'm using 5.31, it loads everything in to RAM, i select probe and choose the resolution I require, hit enter.

Then it says something like

puppypc313412 login root (automatic login)
puppypc313412:


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When I choose Vesa, puppy linux loads but I can only have a resolution of 640x480. when i select the xorg wizard it takes me to the shell area or whatever it's called and says

puppypc313412 login root (automatic login)
puppypc313412:

Again.

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#2 Post by puppyluvr »

:D Hello,
Did you try "xwin" or "startx" @ the shell prompt?
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#3 Post by Knack »

Yeah, I've gone through all the drivers too, non work, only vesa.

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#4 Post by Knack »

Using a HD 6870 btw.

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#5 Post by puppyluvr »

:D Hello,
Do you mean HP..?
As in Nvidia graphics??
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#6 Post by `f00 »

hi and welcome Knack :)

yep, xorgwizard and/or shell can be fun when trying to get a display. You can..

1) futz around with xorgwizard (manual or some pups do 'auto') - cons: xorgwizard ui

2) edit xorg.conf directly while either in or out of X (out of X is pretty much a cli deal with console text editor such as mp) - How to edit the xorg.conf file has some helpful info. My best results have been to edit and save/bkp while in X, even if an initially 'given' display seems a bit cramped at 800x600 or 640x480 .. and then simply re-X (Restart X Server in the shutdown section of rootmenu) to test.

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After selection resolution

#7 Post by ndujoe1 »

Not sure this will be your experience, but on my Dell laptop I need to update my bios and then I was able to select a greater Vesa setting that 640 x 480. So you may look into upgrading yours on the hp.

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