Ubuntu Installation

[dnyanraj.gopale]

Hi
In my dell Inspiron 15 laptop, which came with vista os, I am trying to install Ubantu .

But after selecting language, nothing is appearing on the screen, it just the wared saffron desktop.
I am unable to install it.
I have Mobile Intel (R) 4 series Express Chip set graphics card.
Is this problem is related to graphics card?
Should i try other flavor?

[devils casper]

Its a Graphics Card problem only. Have you tried to install in Text Mode? Its easy to fix Graphics Problem after installation.

[dnyanraj.gopale]

Hi
Thanks for reply.
I have not tried to install it in text mode. I will try it today.
What kind of setting do i need to do after installation in text mode?

[devils casper]

You have to configure Graphics card only. Thats very easy. First of all, install Linux in Text Mode. Installer configure Graphics Card itself most of the time. In case it doesn't, execute startx command and post exact error message here, if any.

[dnyanraj.gopale]

Hi
Yesterday i install ubuntu in text mode. And it has got installed succesfully.

But, Again the display is the same weared safron desktop. And i am not abale to see anything on it.

I tryed it on VMWare also. In VMWare it is working perfectly fine.
But i don't want VMWare but a stand alone linux on my system.

Please tell how can i solve this probleam.
Since the installation is done sussesfully.

[devils casper]

Boot up Ubuntu and press Alt+Ctrl+F2. It will switch to command Line. Execute this

sudo lspci | grep -i vga

Post output here.

Press Alt+Ctrl+F7 to switch back to GUI.

[dnyanraj.gopale]

HI
I followed what u say.
Now i am able to work in command prompt.
But after returning in GUI by pressing Alt+ctrl+F7, still i am not able to see it clearly (Means nothing is visible their).
This is what i get when i enter the "sudo lspci | grep -i vga" command ---- >
" 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller : Intel Corporation Contiga Integratated Graphics controller (rev 07)"
Is it possible to solve this problem ?


I have one more thing to ask.
On command prompt i write a c program and try to execute by gcc. But it is showing error "Can't find stdio.h". How to resolve this problem?
With command "locate stdio.h" also i don't find that library.

[devils casper]

Press Alt+Ctrl+F2 and execute this

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Add Driver "vesa" in Video Card Section.

Section "Device"
	Identifier  "Configured Video Device"
	Driver      "vesa"
EndSection

Press Ctrl+X, Y and hit Enter key to save file.
Press Alt+Ctrl+F7 and reboot machine.

I have one more thing to ask.
On command prompt i write a c program and try to execute by gcc. But it is showing error "Can't find stdio.h". How to resolve this problem?
With command "locate stdio.h" also i don't find that library.

Have you installed build-essential package?

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential

[FeidhlimRedmund]

Hi,
The Ubuntu standard installation is the GraphicalInstall
To install Ubuntu, you will need compatible hardware and an installation CD. The following guides will help you with these steps.
1.Check if your hardware works with Ubuntu and meets the minimum system requirements. (see SupportedArchitectures, HardwareSupport and Installation/SystemRequirements)
2.Obtain an installation CD. (see GettingUbuntu)
3.If you downloaded a CD image, burn it to a CD (see BurningIsoHowto) and check to make sure it was burned correctly. (see Installation/CDIntegrityCheck)
4.Install Ubuntu by booting from the installation CD. (see GraphicalInstall)

[dnyanraj.gopale]

Hi
I try to open the file "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" but i found their is no X11 directory itself in etc direcory.

Do i need to download the directory or what can be done?