Sorry for the delay in replying - unfortunately am juggling a lot right now. To suggestion, yes and no. I tried the online upgrade first and when it finished and rebooted came back with video trash. Tried nomodeset then and it worked. That was using the Live copy and was temporary (you can't get into the installed copy as root or I might have been able to fix it). So I figured it had to be the upgrade and did a fresh install. With that, nomodeset didn't work. So I spent a almost 2 days recovering back to 12.04 where I am now. 12.04 installed fine - no problems, video or otherwise. And that is why Linux/(X)ubuntu can't get broad acceptance. There is no consistency across what they do. The new version should have installed as cleanly as the older version. So I opened the problem in case they were interested in fixing the problem early in the rollout and not get the bad press from the inconsistency. Hopefully there will be a simple answer. They have changed everything that allows you to recover. Can't edit a .cfg file cuz they did away with it. Can't get into the installed version as root from the Live version. They took away too much and their deliverables aren't ready for prime time. I really thought they would be. Anyway, thanks. If you hear of anything else, I would like to stick with them. My buddy is pushing me toward Mint, says all his problems went away with it. Hugh
________________________________ From: Anthony Papillion <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 7:47 PM Subject: [Bug 1174372] Re: can't install xubuntu 13.04 video bug Have you tried with the nomodeset parameter set? I had a similar problem across multiple distributions and that worked for me. Try it and see if that helps? -- You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1174372 Title: can't install xubuntu 13.04 video bug Status in Ubuntu: New Bug description: I became a "full time" convert with Xubuntu 12.10. I had used other versions of Ubuntu/Kubuntu for several years intermittently. So, I was anxious to install this upgrade on a Dell Inspiron 5150. It uses 1280X1024 @ 59.9 Hz. It can be set for several others. They all seem to use 'fractional' sync frequencies. The upgrade apparently uses different resolutions and 60 Hz. Whether or not that is the specific issue, the new install breaks the video sync into totally unreadable flashes and sweeps. I can't seem to get a usable/tailorable install because of this. Tried several downloads and burns. Anyway, I've done it with other levels and versions and they work. Hopefully there is a quick remedty for this. I know several institutions (mainly hospitals) with a slug of these devices. Seems to me a simple install fix would be the old 640X480 during install and let me tailor the final video parameters. Anyway, I can see this being a negative impact to the new release and thank-you for any assistance you can provide. Hugh Long [email protected] 770-949-9896 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/1174372/+subscriptions -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1174372 Title: can't install xubuntu 13.04 video bug To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/1174372/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
