Newbie Install Video

[electromech31]

Hello
I am new to linux, and want to run EMC2. I have installed Ubunto from a Live CD. Did have a hard time with the video, had to pick and choose to get it to work. But it is running Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake on a IBM Netvista M 8307- 81U. My problem is that the video display is not right. Can some one walk me through the steps to install the proper driver? Remember I am new to the Linux world, read a couple of books but never got this far. Please help, need to automate.
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[wpshooter]

Dapper Drake is relatively old version of Ubuntu. Why are you installing it instead of something more up-to-date, like Hardy or Intrepid ?

[electromech31]

My main reason for installing Ubuntu is to run EMC2. Drapper drake is what was with this software http://www.linuxcnc.org/.

[Therion]

You have the option of using either Dapper Drake (v6.06) or Hardy Heron (v8.04) with EMC2.

Since you haven't invested heavily in your installation up to this point I would strongly suggest you install 8.04 and continue from there.

[electromech31]

would I have to o as far as format harddrive and a complete reinstall or just a upgrade?