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Thread: 11.04 on old Dell D500, Outputs to Monitor but doesn't detect Monitor


hi guys , gals,

i'm new linux , thought i'd start dual boot on old laptop (dell d500) natty narwhal , xp. installation went smoothly (after working out partioning) , have working linux os. thing have query on @ moment this; have laptop connected samsung 226bw 22" 1680 x 1050 screen via vga, , while can use screen in mirrored mode, can't switch of laptop screen, or set specific settings monitor (using system/preferences/monitors), displays "unknown" , doesn't when click on detect button. graphics on laptop handled intel 855gm.

have tried system/administration/additional drivers, doesn't detect monitor either. using ubuntu classic ui unity won't run on old hardware. want possible? have googled couldn't find addressing specific problem.

help, advice or direction appreciated.

ian

found http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/inde...t-1748396.html doesn't appear resolved yet.


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