Guide me to install ubuntu ... Vista installed already..

[Faun]

possibly check ur monitor manual and add the entries corresponding to horzontal and vertical frequency range

and the resolution thats supported by ur monitor at a given frequency

set the range according to ur monitor manual, like given below

HorizSync 28-204
VertRefresh 43-60

and

add the desired resolution, say "1280x960" to the list

Modes "4095x4095" "1440x1152" "1388x1802" "1280x1024" "1200x900" "1152x864" "1072x3903" "1040x780" "1024x768" "880x660" "832x624" "800x800" "800x600" "720x540" "720x400" "640x480" "464x464" "4x314"

Be sure to first make a backup copy of the file, in case anything goes wrong

here is mine:

# xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Files"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "CoreKeyboard"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "wacom"
Identifier "stylus"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Option "Type" "stylus"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "wacom"
Identifier "eraser"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Option "Type" "eraser"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Driver "wacom"
Identifier "cursor"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom"
Option "Type" "cursor"
Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" # Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Intel Corporation 82G965 Integrated Graphics Controller"
Driver "intel"
BusID "PCI:0:2:0"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Generic Monitor"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 28-204
VertRefresh 43-60
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "Intel Corporation 82G965 Integrated Graphics Controller"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Modes "4095x4095" "1440x1152" "1388x1802" "1280x1024" "1200x900" "1152x864" "1072x3903" "1040x780" "1024x768" "880x660" "832x624" "800x800" "800x600" "720x540" "720x400" "640x480" "464x464" "4x314"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
InputDevice "Configured Mouse"

# Uncomment if you have a wacom tablet
# InputDevice "stylus" "SendCoreEvents"
# InputDevice "cursor" "SendCoreEvents"
# InputDevice "eraser" "SendCoreEvents"
EndSection

the simplest ever

 

[naveen_reloaded]

no .. now working fine...

awesome..

is there any other themes i can use??

how should i use compiz??

i still cant see any of NTFS partion... please help..

 

[Faun]

install it

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager

then choose
System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings

enable the custom and personalize the preferences in compiz config

*ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy#Advanced_Desktop_Effects_.28Compiz_Fusion.29

For NTFS partitions, u can manually mount them by editing fstab file (/etc/fstab).

 

[naveen_reloaded]

how is that???
NTFS ...?>?

please help..

 

[Faun]

post the output of

sudo fdisk -l

 

[naveen_reloaded]

guys how to end task a app..

that update manager is not responding >....

 

[Rahim]

Open System Monitor and kill that process.
Install ntfs-3g & ntfs-config from Synaptic ( i think its already installed) and open NTFS Configuration Tool from Application>System Tools and it will prompt for root password and will show you to enable read/write access to NTFS partitions. Choose yes & thats it. It will mount all your ntfs partitions on /media folder.

Post your fstab file

gedit /etc/fstab

 

[Faun]

guys how to end task a app..

that update manager is not responding >....

just click more than once on close button, it will automatically ask u to force quite or wait

Look man if u really want to enjoy linux then get some hang of terminal

 

[Rahim]

^Toh bataana kaun sa command use karen?

 

[naveen_reloaded]

# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# -- This file has been automaticly generated by ntfs-config --
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>

proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
# Entry for /dev/sda5 :
UUID=03d61552-3b9a-4e8d-929f-c49ec8ba9ce2 / ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
# Entry for /dev/sda1 :
UUID=9E68F7E768F7BBD9 /media/sda1 ntfs-3g defaults,locale=en_IN 0 1
# Entry for /dev/sda2 :
UUID=ECC8D151C8D11B22 /media/sda2 ntfs-3g defaults,locale=en_IN 0 1
# Entry for /dev/sda3 :
UUID=A614F6BD14F69013 /media/sda3 ntfs-3g defaults,locale=en_IN 0 1
# Entry for /dev/sda6 :
UUID=ced80904-7399-4825-99b0-cc2c730d616a none swap sw 0 0
/dev/scd0 /media/cdrom0 udf,iso9660 user,noauto,exec 0 0

still i cant find anything in media.... folder..

i ended the app..

 

[Rahim]

Have you shutdown Windows Vista properly. Sometimes due to a improper shutdow ntfs partitions are not mounted in Linux.
Try Booting into Vista and shutdown properly and then boot into Ubuntu.
Your fstab looks fine to me.

 

[naveen_reloaded]

ya i dint shutdown it properly...

i dont know it takes tooooo long and never shuts down... some proble,mmm.. dontknow..

why isnt that it does read DVD ???

 

[Faun]

Have you shutdown Windows Vista properly. Sometimes due to a improper shutdow ntfs partitions are not mounted in Linux.
Try Booting into Vista and shutdown properly and then boot into Ubuntu.
Your fstab looks fine to me.

just force them to mount
like this

UUID=DEA0C6E4A0C6C1EF /media/drv ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

see the force option after defaults

sudo gedit /etc/fstab

add force to every entry there


PS: Its better to create directory with the desired partition name in media folder.

Like if ur partition name is "drv" then create(sudo mkdir /media/drv) a directory named "drv" in /media folder

And then edit fstab accordingly.

First of all post the output of "sudo fdisk -l"

 

[Rahim]

^ I dont know if thats a good idea(force mount), maybe i am wrong.

@naveen : Do a chkdsk on your ntfs partitions from Vista.

Couldnt get you on DVD part?

 

[Faun]

here is a manually edited fstab file;

# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
# /dev/sda8
UUID=31ebef21-cebd-4910-9a8e-5078ea0c2ace / ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
# /dev/sda1
UUID=d85e942b-1eee-4a98-b97f-8b682808466b /boot ext3 defaults 0 2
# /dev/sda9
UUID=5f906aeb-de9e-4907-b62b-4708fed58c4f /home ext3 defaults 0 2
# /dev/sda7
UUID=56b78968-8850-4fac-9474-ea16dea20dd3 none swap sw 0 0
/dev/scd0 /media/cdrom0 udf,iso9660 user,noauto,exec 0 0


#linux HDD 160GB
#dup
UUID=7264538D64535349 /media/dup ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1
#evt
UUID=84E485E7E485DC34 /media/evt ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1


#Misc HDD 80GB
# rsc
UUID=B2EC8777EC87349F /media/rsc ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

# drv
UUID=DEA0C6E4A0C6C1EF /media/drv ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

# dld
UUID=C21477C91477BECB /media/dld ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

# tmp
UUID=7A2CEBEC2CEBA0FD /media/tmp ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1


#Windows HDD 160GB
# xp
UUID=40DC498CDC497CE2 /media/xp ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

# recover
UUID=FC647D21647CDFB6 /media/recover ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

# asz
UUID=AA908CAC908C8095 /media/asz ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

# trash
UUID=B4E46F77E46F3B2E /media/trash ntfs defaults,force,umask=007,gid=46 0 1

^ I dont know if thats a good idea(force mount), maybe i am wrong.

@naveen : Do a chkdsk on your ntfs partitions from Vista.

Couldnt get you on DVD part?

not if u dont want to reboot again n again,

i have ecperienced no problem till now

this could help
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=773938&postcount=1

 

[naveen_reloaded]

guys.. it showed c: d: e:.. fine....
but it simply isnt detecting my DVD drive... it shows icon.. but when i load something .. it does open.. it says its unable to mount..

and i tried to install opera , its asking for ubunut DVD , i inserted digit DVD ( ubunut one ).. its not acceepting ( may be due to DVD undetected)

i am tired .. for today..
switchingto vista...

tom.. i have to start a fresh...

and forgot to say... it hung... !!!! it jjust froze... and had to hard reboot it... thats why i am on vista now...

if it froze.. is there a way to revivie it ?? like in vista we have alt+crt+del

vista hasnt froze like that so far .....6 months now!!

 

[Rahim]

For the frozen part Do a CTRL+ALT+Backspace to restart X-Server.

As for Ubuntu DVD open Software Sources and untick Ubuntu 7.10 installation DVD from the Ubuntu Software Tab and it wont prompt you again while installing softwares.

 

[naveen_reloaded]

thnks .. will keep it in mind..

but i am really amazed by how simple and easy to get those software...

but there are too many confusing names... which i cant understand wht purpose they serve... may be its due to too many projects..fragmented open source community..

anyway .. ubuntu is fast and i like the visual effect..
next step for me ( when i boot into ubuntu ) will be to geta good theme.. like mac os or vista.. sort of.. and install few other softies...

i like ubuntu... fast.. simple.. elegant.. give wht neccessary to common user.. but can be real headache if u want to do other things.. and as far now it involved too many stuff like "sudo .... " "gedit ...... " "install...."
confusing..

if one didnt have net.. then he can be caught trapped for long time...

anyway ..tom .afresh i will start PIPIMG MY UBUNTU

 

[Rahim]

Arey ek din mein kitna kuch seekhega
Just take your time and believe me all this sudo gedit stuff will become 2nd nature to you!!!
Ya it is a bit different for a new user but given the time and patience you will love your OS.

For your pimping requirements look no further than www.gnome-look.org

There are other Distros which have too many appz cramped into (like Sabayon) which may not be used by the user at all!!! There are many distros which come with out-of-the-box Multimedia support like Mint,etc.

 

[naveen_reloaded]

ya... i love stuff like that... editing ..playing withj os...

thats not problem... but when we despertely need something andwhen it becomes a hinderance only .. it becomes aheadache...
i am starting to love ubuntu..

need to know LOADS OF STUFF..

its really a nice playground to play... but u need to know stuff..