I did. The result was the first part of my first post. Disappearance of
picture.
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From: KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Finding monitor specifications.
> 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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