ierchov Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hey guys I just created a partition and installed Ubuntu 8.10 on it. I have never used any form of Linux before, so it was quite a shock, but I was very pleased. I got the basics of Command Prompt (Terminal) and a few commands I though it was quit enjoyable. However I have a huge problem with drivers. I was not able to connect to the Internet, use my graphics card or even take full advantage of my CPU. My manufacturer (HP) did not provide any drivers for Linux so I was kind of screwed. My question is does anybody know where to get drivers for Linux or it would be even more useful if somebody knew about my driver specifically :), here are my specs: Compaq CQ50 - 106CA model Nvidia Geforce 8200M G 3GB of DDR2 Ram running at 800 GHz 17'inch monitor 250 GB harddrive Here's a picture to better explain it: Another Huge problem I have is that I cannot set my screen resolution above 800x640 (regularly 1280X800). Here's a picture of my Drivers installed on Vista: And if anyone could send a few links my way about Adapting from Windows to Ubuntu, or interesting or useful things about it. Pretty much anything. Or you could start a flame war about PC vs Linux. P.S. Can't access my real forum's account so I have to post from this atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzs Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Holy [cabbage], your RAM is at 800Ghz! Don't go to the HP website for drivers, go to the component manufacturer for the appropriate drivers. eg. Go to www.nvidia.com for graphics card drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compfreak847 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us You can get drivers for linux for the graphics card their. Basically just google the brand or product name + "linux driver". Drops: 1x Draconic Visage, 56x Abyssal Whip, 5x Demon Head, D Drops: 37, Barrows Drops: 43, DK Drops: 29GWD drops: 14,000x Bars, 1x Armadyl Hilt, 2x Armadyl Skirt, 4x Sara Sword, 1x Saradomin Hilt, 8x Bandos Hilt, 8x Bandos Platebody, 9x Bandos Tassets, 4x Bandos Boots, 43x Godsword Shard, 82x Dragon BootsDry streak records: Saradomin 412 kills Bandos 988 kills Spirit Mages 633 kills - Slayer Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamong Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Here. http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_180.22.html That's the latest Linux driver for the 8200M. I always found internet can be a real pain on Linux, especially Wireless. You either get lucky and have a supported card, or you tear your hair out getting one to work. [Tip.It Mod][Retired][Add your Steam name here!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade995 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Here. http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_180.22.html That's the latest Linux driver for the 8200M. I always found internet can be a real pain on Linux, especially Wireless. You either get lucky and have a supported card, or you tear your hair out getting one to work. That's one problem that Linux has is with wireless cards. Although Ubuntu 8.10 has gotten a lot better at supporting more cards. It supported my cardbus dlink wireless N card right out of the box. The driver wasn't the best but it did get me connected to download a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto_the_Phoenix Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Ooh, Atheros. Those ath5k drivers are somewhat slow (top out at 25Mb, intentional gimping), but can be used if you install ubuntu-restricted-modules-generic. You should also be able to find stable nVidia drivers in that same menu - System > Administration > Hardware Drivers. Linux User/Enthusiast | Full-Stack Software Engineer | Stack Overflow Member | GIMP User...Alright, the Elf City update lured me back to RS over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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