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    Go Linux Mint 8!!!

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by merc1973, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. merc1973

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    Just wanted to let everyone know who haven't tried Linux yet and are running an older computer.... DO IT!

    Even though this computer was top shelf in 2002 (see signature), it now runs like a champ, even faster than GF's parent's new Dell Inspiron 1750 on Windows 7, seriously.

    I first tried Ubuntu, but got discouraged (no patience) and tried to re-install XP pro.... And then found Linux Mint 8. Its a very graphic/point and click OS for noobs like me. No driver issues whatsoever, even with internal wireless card and nvidia card... I am running Wine-HQ so can use MS Office 2007. I could not be happier!
     
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    Welcome to the Linux forums Merc1973!
    Good for you!..glad you're liking it! :)
    I've tried linux mint 8..its a good distro..however ubuntu is my choice atm :)
    waiting on 10.04LTS :D
     
    1ceBlu3, Mar 16, 2010
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    You can try something even lighter if you're looking for more speed. I just ran Linux Mint 8 w/xfce off of a usb and was disappointed with how much memory it takes up. IMO try Puppy/Lubuntu on older machines.

    edit: btw, Geforce ti4400? Awesome.
     
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    RESOLVED

    ^^^^^^So I am actually having problems and have to use my blackberry to post.. I installed the nVidia driver it asked for and upon startup when the driver loads it shuts down monitor..... How do I remove the driver in command recovery mode????? Help....
     
    merc1973, Mar 17, 2010
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    It depends on how you installed it. aptitude remove or apt-get remove normally.
     
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    Still a noob, I don't think it was apt, no command lines used. Did it from graphic interface.... Anybody know what command I neep to input to remove/roll back the driver?
     
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    GUI use same apt backend. You can try aptitude.
     
    yejun, Mar 17, 2010
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    Not quite sure what that means..... :confused:
     
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    I love my Linux Mint distro but disappointed with the non availability of Intel GMA 3100 graphics driver for my Asus P5KPL-AM/PS mother board.
     
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    The only way to keep the monito on is by pressing F2 and running in recovery mode which is NON-GUI, Terminal only... Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!!


    Does anybody know what commands i need to type in to stop/remove/uninstall the driver?
     
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    yeah, I tried both last night... still nothing...
     
    merc1973, Mar 18, 2010
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    SO Im in /etc/x11/xorg.conf

    what do i do next?
     
    merc1973, Mar 18, 2010
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    Ubuntu/Mint does not use xorg.conf any more.
     
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    Well, super! Any ideas? Is reinstallation of OS the easiest way to resolve this problem?
     
    merc1973, Mar 18, 2010
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    I would think so.
     
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    I recieved help from another forum giving the same advice.... command lines ARE case-sensitive... Duh....... I had no idea.... Went to xorg.conf and changed driver from "nvidia" to "nv".

    thanks everyone!
     
    merc1973, Mar 18, 2010
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