Ubuntu Problem

[Pangloss]

I tried the default Ubuntu CD on my testing computer but it wouldn't load the GUI. I was wondering if you guys might have any suggestions.

 

System:

Intel 945GNT mobo (using onboard video)

Pentium D 820

2gb 667mhz RAM

300gb HD on SATA

[radiohead]

Mkae sure X is configured properly.

[Klaynos]

What's the error/any error?

 

Do you know the chipset of the graphics card?

[5614]

The GUI won't load. Well can we assume that the CD is not corrupt? And that the installation was sucessfull?

 

If it was all installed properly then a compatability issue or configuration problem is the most probable.

[Pangloss]

Installation went fine. The error is an X-Windows error, and it asks me if I want to look at the full details, but the details didn't seem too relevant. I assume it's missing drivers for the on-board video for the 945GNT motherboard chipset. Considering it's one of the mainstream chipsets, I would imagine this is a very fixable problem. Unfortunately I don't know anything about X-Windows configuration or the Ubuntu support system (I ran a couple of searches over there and struck out).

 

If anything it's probably a good thing -- a chance to learn something new, and all that. I just need a little pointing in the right direction, really. Thanks guys.

[Klaynos]

.xsession-errors

 

That's probably where it'll tell you the error is...

 

OK, your graphics card chipset (onboard) is:

 

Video Intel® GMA950 onboard graphics subsystem.

 

I can't find it listed in the ubuntu wiki for supported architectures but it does give 3 generic onboard graphics systems :|

 

If I where you I'd go to ubuntuforums.com and post the error, you system spec including the above graphics chipset, and the contents of .xsession-errors

[Pangloss]

Ok, I see the forums now -- they're actually kinda hard to find from their web page (and it's .org rather than .com, btw). I'll register and post the error there. I see a couple of posts from other people using the 945 chip set, but they don't appear to be asking about the on-board video.

 

It'll have to wait a bit. After I got the error I ghosted the workstation back to normal WinXP mode, and then the hurricane came through and knocked down my server and I lost my ghost image store. (They're sitting on the hard drive, I just need to get the server back up and running.)

 

But I appreciate the help -- it'll be interesting to get this going.

[Klaynos]

graphics on linux nvidia is the best supported atm :s Which is annoying :|

[Pangloss]

I have an older nVidia card. A GeForce Ti500, I believe. It's just sitting around these days. Might be easiest just to shove that into the box.

 

But of course then I won't learn anything.