Linux problem

slavcho

slavcho

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I would like to ask why cant i install linux on my lap top. When i put the CD in it and boot it it works fine but when it need to start installing, the desktop goes a little freaky and says graphic problem. I want to install 9.4 version. I think that my graphic card is not ok but dont know so i expect you to tell me what the problem is. My graphic card is Ati Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Series 512mb. I hope so someone has the solution
 
Which distro( version of linux, like ubuntu, red hat, fedora etc) are you trying to install??
If u have windows installed, and ur graphic seems fine on windows, then there is nothing wrong with ur graphics card. It is just an issue with the installation disc.

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that's linux ubuntu and the cd is not the problem i tried on other computer and it worked the version of the os is 9.4. The graphic on Windows is very good. As i read on internet the OS Linux Ubuntu dont make drivers for Ati Radeon graphic card but dont know if that is true. I hope so you will find the solution
 
slavcho said:
that's linux ubuntu and the cd is not the problem i tried on other computer and it worked the version of the os is 9.4. The graphic on Windows is very good. As i read on internet the OS Linux Ubuntu dont make drivers for Ati Radeon graphic card but dont know if that is true. I hope so you will find the solution
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You need to download and run the installer script from ATI for your Linux drivers to work with your video card.
 
i would say a better option is to go to google and download the wubi installer. this installer installs ubuntu onto ur pc without the need of a cd. infact this is a more effective way to install linux rather than the traditional cd method. let me know how it goes.
 
eckx said:
i would say a better option is to go to google and download the wubi installer. this installer installs ubuntu onto ur pc without the need of a cd. infact this is a more effective way to install linux rather than the traditional cd method. let me know how it goes.
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ty very much for solving my problem and i would now say that the wubi installer is the best way to install linux ubuntu.
 
eckx said:
i would say a better option is to go to google and download the wubi installer. this installer installs ubuntu onto ur pc without the need of a cd. infact this is a more effective way to install linux rather than the traditional cd method. let me know how it goes.
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How is that maintained? I would rather get the newest driver from the manufacturer rather than some third party software installer script that may not work with the newest builds.
 
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