Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Graphics problem with Mint 13?

Have you given any thought to trying Mint 14? With a newer kernel it may
give better results, especially with newer hardware.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 16 January 2013 09:18, frnk.newman <liverpoolscousermarch@yahoo.co.uk>wrote:

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> I have just purchased a Zoostorm PC with an Asus P8H61-MX motherboard,
> 8Gb ram, running win 7 (sadly, there are a couple of programs that I
> need to use that will not run in Wine [:(] ), with the intention of
> dual booting with either Kubuntu or Mint 13 KDE . At first, I had
> problems getting any live CD or usb stick to run on this machine but,
> after quite a bit of research, I was able to get Mint to run live using
> "nomodeset". I had hoped that this would be resolved on a full
> installation but the problem still exists - Mint hangs at the splash
> screen and I have had to alter the grub.cfg to include nomodeset.
>
> This is not a very satisfactory solution as I am not sure what I am
> losing by using this and I find the cursor movement to be quite choppy
> on Mint (fine on Windows obviously!). I am assuming that this is a
> graphics problem from the onboard graphics card (which research seems
> to suggest is an Intel). I am thinking that the only long-term answer to
> this is to buy a dedicated graphics card but before I do, can anyone
> suggest any alternative solutions? If it would be best to buy a graphics
> card, what brand(s) would you suggest that are well supported by Linux?
>
> The machine will be used for home and business purposes - no high-end
> gaming or intensive video work.
>
> Many thanks.
> Frank
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