Re: [SLUG] Fedora on Dell Vostro Laptop

From: Stew Bottorf (listmail@cypressweb.com)
Date: Fri May 30 2008 - 17:09:05 EDT


ronan wrote:
> By using Ubuntu, the correct driver was listed under the "Restricted
> Drivers" applet. It took two clicks to get the ATI driver set-up and
> working. I don't know exactly where to find the closed-source drivers
> manually (only having used nVidia personally). I also don't know if
> that port would work with a projector (though it is supposed to).
>
> --ronan
>
>
>> I have a Vostro 1000 and have never got the ATI graphics working
>> properly with PCLinux2007. Does the rear VGA output function for a
>> projector? Can you tell me the proper driver and where to locate it?
>> Stew
Ronan, I installed Kubuntu today on the Vostro 1000 with the restricted
drivers for the ATI card and Broadcom wireless and both work well. The
rear VGA works as a clone to the laptop screen. Thanks for your input
which led me the right way.

Stew
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