how can i run ubuntu with my old crt screen which only supports only 1024x768 60hz mode?

Question

ubuntu already installed..using command nomodeset n i can access 2 items on boot menu..ubuntu generic, and recovery mode..2 of them shows out of freequency.. Vga mode tried n failed..when tried nomodeset it gets me in to login screen within bootscreen..n after entering login info..it shows welcome to ubuntu 10.10 n opens a terminal..its all in boot screen...theres no safemode option in livecd menu f4..my crt screen supports only 1024x768n below and refresh rate of 60hz n below..help!

Answer 1

I havent used a Linux distro on the regular in YEARS, but if you are able to access to Xfree86.cfg file and adjust your monitor def to use ONLY 1024x768 and 60, then kill and bring the X session back up - you could be in luck.



Try running xconfigurator in a console session (ie. use ALT-CTRL-F1 ... F10 to find a console)



Otherwise, you may be able to connect the machine up via serial (console install), so you use Hyperterminal on another machine to answer the prompts.



You will need to research the kernel switches that allow you to do this.

Answer 2

http://efreedom.com/Question/6-4662/Xorg-Config-File-Ubuntu-1010-Configure



Question : Where is X.org config file in Ubuntu 10.10? How to configure X there?

As Ubuntu 10.10 seems to neither detect my graphics card (Intel 82852/855GM) automatically nor use corresponding Intel driver even after manually installing it, I am looking forward to manually configure X (shouldn't I?) Where an I find configuration files I need to edit?



Answer : The xorg.conf does not exist by default any more. You CAN create one though.

Boot into recovery mode and select Root Shell. Then run:

X -configure

Then:

cp /root/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Reboot and you can edit the new Xorg.conf.



Remember that you should have root permissions to edit xorg.conf as well as running X -configure command. Use sudo X -configure

use sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf and correct the video display settings to 1028 x 764



All commands you can run from a terminal

Answer 3

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