[ubuntu] easy compiz - v8.10 hp 2133 mini note chrome9 via chrome

[luvit]

easy compiz - v 8.10 intrepid ibex hp 2133 mini note chrome9 via chrome

read all steps before proceeding

• install 8.10 with this method & ho 2133 BIOS rev
  • if you already have a successful in stall then move to the next steps
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• System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager
  • install: compiz-settings-manager
  • after installed you will find it under System > Preferences > CompizConfig Setings Manager
  • compiz will work after the folowing steps
    
    
• downlaod and install this driver fom December 2nd, 2008
  • follow the readme file !! (included with driver)
• here is a copy of my xorg.config made for 1280x768
  • you will need to modify for your 2133 if you only support 1024x600 !!
  • link to my xorg.conf

[Nonsense]

Could you please post a version that supports 1024x600?

I'm having difficulties setting up the VIA-driver (and Vesa) on my 8.10.

[luvit]

it's gonna take me a quite a few days. i broke my hard drive cable i am ordering a new one today.

[Nonsense]

Ok. Sorry to hear that.

I'm not sure about my modell number.

Could this be it?
FU345EA#AK8

I says on the HP-page (in Swedish) that this modell uses the following chips:
VN896NB
8237S SB

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/se/sv...4-3793153.html

[luvit]

i'm only familiar with model numbers that look like this.

• HP 2133 Mini-note PC KX870AT
• HP 2133 Mini-note PC KX871AA
• HP 2133 Mini-note PC KX869AT
• HP 2133 Mini-note PC KX868AT
• HP 2133 Mini-note PC KR922UT

until i get my laptop repaired, you may find useful information here about enabling compiz.

[Nonsense]

Mine resembles the KX870AT except for the 6-cell battery

My spec:

1,Ghz, 2GB Ram, 120GB HD, 1024x600 resolution, BT, 3-cell battery, Vista Home Basic

[Nonsense]

Solved it.

Here's how I did it.

[Forlong]

luvit, could you please post your output of Compiz-Check: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=799070

Thanks in advance!

[luvit]

Originally Posted by Forlong luvit, could you please post your output of Compiz-Check: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=799070 Thanks in advance!

i should have my mini note back by firday or saturday.

[windowsseven]

I've set up a site for us with Hp 2133, http://www.ubuntu2133.blogspot.com/

Will exist Installation guides, driver installations, compiz and many more useful tutorials!

Can i please get permission to publish this guide and give credits to you "luvit"??


It's inspired by the ubuntu1501.com blog!