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Feb 21, 2008 at 11:52 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 16
colonelkernel8

colonelkernel8

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Just installed Ubuntu from straight Windows and I must say, it is somewhat of a shock. How do I install drivers for my Radeon Mobility HD2300 (I hate 1024x768, I want my widescreen) or for my SigmaTel integrated sound card or even for my processor (I have some kind of microcode firmware, though I don't know where to put it). I also have a Synaptics touchpad that I'd like to be able to control. Is there any software that adds basic tablet functionality?

I essentially need just drivers for now, then I can worry about software.
 
Feb 21, 2008 at 1:01 PM Post #3 of 16
I would join ubuntuforums.org and ask your questions there in the beginner section. They have great support.

I believe your resolution problem can be fixed by modifying a config file, rather than installing a driver, but I do not know exactly what to put in there.
 
Feb 21, 2008 at 2:29 PM Post #4 of 16
ATI drivers are a pain in the arse at this point. The official (closed source) ATI drivers have major problems at this point with performance and functionality (for example, can't go into standby). The resolution problem, if I'm not mistaken, can be changed in the xorg config file.
Processors and soundcard drivers should be installed automatically in most Ubuntu installs though, so it's kind of odd that those drivers are missing. Synaptic touchpad drivers and config tools you should be able to find in the Synaptic Package Manager (no relation). Just enable all of the 3rd-party repos in software sources if you can't find it initially.

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I would join ubuntuforums.org and ask your questions there in the beginner section. They have great support.

I believe your resolution problem can be fixed by modifying a config file, rather than installing a driver, but I do not know exactly what to put in there.


Ubuntuforums and Google are pretty much your best friends when initially configuring Ubuntu, I'm afraid. If anything, take it as a learning experience.
 
Feb 21, 2008 at 8:27 PM Post #6 of 16
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Google Envy.

And woe to all ATI-users. ATI are a bunch of communists that hate you. Nvidia hearts linux users, however.


You know that AMD/ATI are opening their graphics drivers, right?
 
Feb 21, 2008 at 9:31 PM Post #8 of 16
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Synaptic touchpad drivers and config tools you should be able to find in the Synaptic Package Manager (no relation). Just enable all of the 3rd-party repos in software sources if you can't find it initially.


Any idea what they are listed under?
 
Feb 21, 2008 at 9:37 PM Post #9 of 16
if you go into the "software sources" admin dialog, you can select the "universe", "multiverse" and "backports" repositories... you'll find most stuff you need in those. also, make sure you check out "medibuntu" for additional codecs/apps. the directions/public key for it, you'll find instructions for adding it on the ubuntu wiki if you search for "Restricted Formats"

mjb
 
Feb 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM Post #15 of 16
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Indeed, I found it...unfortunately, it doesn't offer any 3D or 2D acceleration yet, which kind of renders it pointless.


These are the Open Source drivers that have been reverse engineered from the current closed source ones.

To the best of my knowledge, AMD/ATI have not yet open sourced their drivers.
 
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