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Install Problems with Kubuntu and Ubuntu

Apr 7, 2011 11:06PM PDT

I'm new to Kubuntu and Ubuntu and was wanting to try to have it as a dual boot with XP and have had issues trying to install either one. The resolution is very large during install and I can't see all of the buttons to select different options. I even tried just an install with the dual partitions and have the same problem. This is on a desktop. Thanks in advance.

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When that happens.
Apr 8, 2011 2:09AM PDT

You usually have to look at the hardware and see if it's supported. Is it?

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Thanks for the reply
Apr 8, 2011 3:15AM PDT

I would think my pc would be compatible. It currently has XP Pro with 1G of ram and a 160 GB hard drive.

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Try
Apr 8, 2011 12:22PM PDT

Mandriva One, is a Live CD and will give you a feel of what is like.

http://www.mandriva.com/en/downloads/one/

Runs out of CD/DVD and does not loads in the system unless you want to.

On the choice of GNOME and KDE.

In lame terms...
KDE is more like Windows
GNOME is more like a Mac

Good luck.

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Your video card model?
Apr 9, 2011 4:54AM PDT

Your video card model?

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Maybe you should try to reset the resolution.
Apr 9, 2011 6:32AM PDT

I think with KDE you can right-click on the desktop and select to configure desktop resolution. But if that is too large then I guess you will need the non-graphic method which is way off my league, sorry.

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Correct
Apr 11, 2011 1:52AM PDT

I have had the same issues with my setup before (and I ran Ubuntu Linux off of a netbook) and the screen size is confusing at times. I would go with ahtoi and reset the resolution, but if you cannot do that, since you're trying to install and aren't looking at a regular installation, I would either change the installation type on Ubuntu to Netbook Remix edition to see if that would decrease the size of the screen, and if that works, you can simply change the edition to desktop at the bottom of the login screen. Honestly though, if this persists I would recommend using Fedora 14 (or 15 alpha, if you're an advanced user), as Fedora did a much cleaner install for me and seems to be much more stable in my own use (and I use Fedora as my main system for schoolwork, etc.). Hope this helps.

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Good Info
Apr 11, 2011 3:27AM PDT

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll have to look when I get home tonight and get more details on my video card.