[hblug] Kubuntu 64

[kiwiadam2]

On 10/8/06, Michael Adams <mbadams at paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:57:03 +1300
> chris morris wrote:
> > When I run md5sum /etc/X11/xorg.conf | sudo tee
> > /var/lib/x11/xorg.conf.md5sum and restart X - It breaks x completely
> > and gets stuck at the kubuntu splash screen

I assume you mean the boot splash and not the KDE splash.
I must have forgetten to write a disclaimer. :D

One thing to try (but this time I will say might break your system :D  )
Log into a command line on the system and run:

WARNING: THIS COMMAND WILL REPLACE YOUR X CONFIGURATION!

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

WARNING: THIS COMMAND WILL REPLACE YOUR X CONFIGURATION!

Follow the instructions (use the "nv" driver).
For the resolution selection thing for me it had 1024x768 as the
defualt, select and push the space key I think on the right
configuration screen should enable higher resolutions.

This should put the "nv" driver (the open source driver for nvidia cards) back.

Also, I should have said earlier:
NEVER CHANGE/OVERWRITE SYSTEM FILES WITHOUT MAKING A BACKUP OF THEM
FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is very important to remember. Always remember this. Always.


And also have another read of the instructions:
K Menu->Help->Kubuntu Desktop Guide->5. Configuring Your
System->Hardware->3D Nvidia Video Card Driver
> > cheers
> > Chris.
> >
>
> When changing any X guts you should not have X running. It's like still
> taking photos while changing the memory card or the lens.

As I said the instructions are from the Kubuntu Desktop Guide.

Blame the Ubuntu Documentation Team for any problems with those
instructions ;). But it worked for me :D

> Perhaps the way to go is:
> sudo init 3
> But i don't know if that wording is correct for Ubuntu.

This is correct for Dapper(6.06), but in Edgy Beta i think they use
upstart now, so I have no idea about edgy(7.04)

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> Michael
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Adam