Disappointing

[Steverini]

Ubuntu - Linux for human beings*

*human beings posessing a doctorate in computer science.


I received my CDs yesterday. Figured I'd boot the live version to play around with this distro and determine if it was worth installing the native version in a dual boot environment along side W2K. Selected all the defaults, system configured itself and Viola!! Unusable garbled desktop. I'm not bitter, considering this was all free, but I truly thought that the thing would at least boot into Gnome correctly.

Judging by all the accolades I've read in these forums, this is obviously an exception and not the rule, but sheesh, it's frustrating.

For what it's worth:

MB: Asus P5GD2 Premium Socket 775 (has everything including the kitchen sink)

CPU: Intel P4 640 3.2GHz LGA775 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache Processor w/HT

Ram: CORSAIR 2GB (2X1GB) (2048MB) 533MHZ (2) MATCHED DDR2 128X64 CL4(240DIMM)

Video: XFX GEFORCE 6600 GT 128MB DDR3 DUAL DVI & TV OUT (PCI-E)

Ubuntu should absolutely LOVE this system.

Not looking for any advice - just venting.

Thank you.

[trent dillman]

I'm sorry you were disappointed.

Of course, my first Linux experience was Mandrake 9.0, and half my hardware didn't work. I was disappointed, but not deterred...

[zachtib]

I've got the exact same video card, switch your monitor over to the other DVI port and try it again

[hndrcks]

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=136971

The Live CD is fixed (obviously) with the package set at the time of release, and the 6600 isn't supported. The link above gives quick steps on fixing the issue.

[Steverini]

Any chance Drake will include 6600 native drivers?

[MetalMusicAddict]

Judging by all the accolades I've read in these forums, this is obviously an exception and not the rule, but sheesh, it's frustrating.
Have you installed windows from scratch?

The live cd wont include the drivers but if you install the OS it you can get the nVidia drivers running well. I have a 6800.

[aysiu]

Sorry to hear about your experience.

In case you're curious about others' experiences, you may want to investigate these threads:

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=110161
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=110167

My thoughts about your "human beings" comment:
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=70603

Wish you the best.

aysiu
B.A. in English
Ed.M. in Teaching
No degree in computer science.

[hndrcks]

Any chance Drake will include 6600 native drivers?
The packages are still in flux for Dapper (it's still 60 days from release) so I would say the chances are near 100% that the live CD and basic package will support the 6600.

Of course, once Ubuntu is installed, you are best served to download and install the NVidia drivers for the best performance. Search the forums here for about a billion threads on the topic.

[poofyhairguy]

Ubuntu - Linux for human beings*

*human beings posessing a doctorate in computer science.


I received my CDs yesterday. Figured I'd boot the live version to play around with this distro and determine if it was worth installing the native version in a dual boot environment along side W2K. Selected all the defaults, system configured itself and Viola!! Unusable garbled desktop. I'm not bitter, considering this was all free, but I truly thought that the thing would at least boot into Gnome correctly.

Judging by all the accolades I've read in these forums, this is obviously an exception and not the rule, but sheesh, it's frustrating.



Its your video card. I have the same one. All the need to do is install the Nvidia drivers and you are fine. Ubuntu lacks a "safe mode."

[Krigl]

If you don't mind, try rather install than Live CD. Ubuntu is really nice but it's Live CD sucked on every box I've tried it. If you really want some live distro I'd suggest Slax (http://slax.linux-live.org), Damn Small Linux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/) (only 50 megs and runs even on 486), Knoppix (http://www.knoppix.org/) or ELive (http://www.elivecd.org/).

Btw. I study history and most of my computer savviness consists of playing Doom.