I suggest...that you re-install
but this time...accept the "default" setting for
your monitor..until you can learn more about configuring
your linux system.
when asked what method of install,, select RECOMMENDED
> April wrote:
>
> I tried installing 7.2, and when I tried to start linux it showed the
> login screen with the blocky penguin at the top left, then all picture
> died.
>
> I guessed it had something to do with my complete shot in the dark
> guess about my monitor specifications. I searched the mailing list
> archives, and I was right, but I still can't guess the right
> specifications. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 4Ne (it says that in big
> letters on the front of my monitor), but the samsung site doesn't
> awknowledge the existance of something this old. Original paper
> documentation for this system was lost during the last ownership - I
> have never even seen it.
>
> So, does anyone know of an -intelligent- way to go about guessing my
> monitor specifications? And, is there a way to change the
> configuration for the monitor without completely re-installing? An
> hour between getting to guess makes guessing completely no fun.
>
> Thanks,
> April
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