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Knack
Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 20:52 Post subject:
After selecting the resolution, puppy linux goes in to shell |
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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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puppyluvr

Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 3466 Location: Chickasha Oklahoma
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Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 21:32 Post subject:
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Hello,
Did you try "xwin" or "startx" @ the shell prompt?
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Knack
Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 21:35 Post subject:
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Yeah, I've gone through all the drivers too, non work, only vesa.
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Knack
Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 21:52 Post subject:
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Using a HD 6870 btw.
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puppyluvr

Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 3466 Location: Chickasha Oklahoma
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Posted: Wed 14 Nov 2012, 23:38 Post subject:
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Hello,
Do you mean HP..?
As in Nvidia graphics??
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`f00

Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 808 Location: the Western Reserve
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Posted: Thu 15 Nov 2012, 21:05 Post subject:
Subject description: display.. |
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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.
hth
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ndujoe1
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 779
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Posted: Tue 20 Nov 2012, 22:48 Post subject:
After selection resolution |
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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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