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Ubuntu Linux on Dimension 3000
Hi,
I would like to know whether its possible to load Ubuntu on a Dell Dimension 3000. The reason I am asking this question is because, I tried loading Debian before and could not successfully get the graphics driver up and running. It did not recognize the in-built Intel Graphics chipset i865G. I ended up formatting the whole PC and load WinXP Home again. I would like to know whether Ubuntu Linux supports this chipset. If not, are there any x11 drivers available for i865G that can be loaded after installing Ubuntu?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Anand.
I would like to know whether its possible to load Ubuntu on a Dell Dimension 3000. The reason I am asking this question is because, I tried loading Debian before and could not successfully get the graphics driver up and running. It did not recognize the in-built Intel Graphics chipset i865G. I ended up formatting the whole PC and load WinXP Home again. I would like to know whether Ubuntu Linux supports this chipset. If not, are there any x11 drivers available for i865G that can be loaded after installing Ubuntu?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Anand.
David Corrales
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May 1st, 2007 20:00
That way you can see if everything works, and then perform a permanent installation.
David Corrales
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May 1st, 2007 21:00
You should always submit a bug about the specific monitor model, so the X project can work it out.
If you decide to install Ubuntu on that machine, I'll be glad to help you get the correct resolutions working.
BigRed3373
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May 1st, 2007 21:00
PETER345
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May 1st, 2007 21:00
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PETER345
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May 1st, 2007 22:00
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BigRed3373
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May 2nd, 2007 21:00
anand_arumugam
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May 3rd, 2007 00:00
PROCESSOR - 80546, 3.0, 1M, PENTIUM 4 PRESCOTT DT, 800, E0
KEYBOARD - 104, UNITED STATES, SILITEK, LOW COST, MIDNIGHT GRAY
MOUSE - UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS, 2BTN, OPTICAL, LOGITECH
MODEM - V.92, DATA FAX, INTERNAL, PC INTERFACE
DVD+/-RW - 16X, PHILIPS, CHASSIS 2005, V1
CARD (CIRCUIT), CONTROLLER, 1394A, PC INTERFACE, ADAPTEC
MONITOR - CATHODE-RAY TUBE, 19, DUAL VOLTAGE, M993C, MIDNIGHT GRAY
HARD DRIVE - 160GB, IDE (INTEGRATED DRIVE ELECTRONICS), 7.2K, 8MB, Maxtor Calypso
The version of Ubuntu I have is v6.06. I have the original CD from Canonical. When I installed Debian, the X window system did not recognize the graphics controller (Intel 82865G Graphics Controller) and switched to text mode. I would like to know whether Ubuntu v6.06 supports this controller.
Thanks and regards,
Anand.
David Corrales
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BigRed3373
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May 3rd, 2007 03:00
-Dummy-
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May 3rd, 2007 04:00
anand_arumugam
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May 3rd, 2007 15:00
Thanks for all of your suggestions. I will try Ubuntu v7.04. I also found the linux graphics driver from Intel's website. You can find them at: http://downloadfinder.intel.com/
Select the chipset and the OS and it lists the available drivers. For more details you can goto http://www.intellinuxgraphics.org/index.html
Will get back to you folks if I have any problem with v7.04.
Thanks for your help,
-Anand.
-Dummy-
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BigRed3373
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anand_arumugam
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May 6th, 2007 02:00
I successfully got my Dell Dimension 3000 up and running with Ubuntu v6.06 LTS itself. There was absolutely no problem in the installation process.
Thanks a lot for all your help!
-Anand.