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So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV...

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After what seems like hours of trying to figure out the proper numbers to put in a "1920x1080@60Hz" "modeline" that works and make Ubuntu use it by default, I found that I had been racking my brain for no reason. I still don't have internet access setup at the new hovel, so I was trying to remember the calculations to generate the "modeline" I wanted.

Finally, I relented to reading the "man page" on "xorg.conf" and after my first read I didn't come away with any "useful" information. An hour later, I looked at it again and ended up re-reading a two sentences a 5 or 6 times trying to make sense of it, when the meaning of the sentence clicked: "<span style="font-weight: bold">ModeLine:</span>...In most cases this isn't necessary because the built-in set of VESA standard modes will be sufficient." and something about "DDC will be used to determine compatible resolutions if there are no 'modeline' entries".

Right away, I opened my "xorg.conf" file and added a "#" at the beginning of every "modeline" entry my file had (commented out all of my configured "modelines"). I followed that up with deleting all entries I had in the "Section 'Screen'">"SubSection 'Display'" area. Finally, I added a single entry to this subsection: "1920x1080@60".

I found the solution for running Linux at 1080P to be deceivingly obvious and simple. It had been so long since I fuddled with an X configuration file that I was attempting to manually generate stuff that was unnecessary for modern versions of Linux.

I followed the HDTV setup with connecting my wireless KB and Mouse to the system.

Now all I have to do is figure out what the heck is going on with my 6Mb DSL order, and the geek in me will be happy :p
 
Ummm... yeah... what HE said... :confuse:
 
Steve said:
Absolutely, I could not agree more! (Hey, Mickey, what the heck DID he say?)

Er, how 'bout dem Brewers, eh?

:jester:
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Don't know 'bout 'dem Brewers, but Geaux, Tigers!
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

Rob said:
It had been so long since I fuddled with an X configuration file that I was attempting to manually generate stuff that was unnecessary for modern versions of Linux.
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Freaky, ain't it?!?! Th' penguin is becomin' "mainstream"!!

Keep that in mind as you try other stuff. I overcomplicated /dev/ files and as result couldn't see a thumb drive. Over-reacted and SCRAPED the whole install and started over.

THEN went: "DOH!"

:smirk:
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

Doesn't sound like the phrase "Plug and Play" has reached Linux yet. :rolleyes:
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

Ahh, but it HAS!

It's jus' that when ya DO somethin' like that ya just ~KNOW~ it's Linux, and in days gone by it TOOK editin' th' Xconf and other arcane chants to get results.

Critters of habit... "Problem over-complication" is the watch-phrase.

Can you say: "I own an LBC." or "Might as well" ??? :jester:
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

I installed Kubuntu on a partition of my laptop ( the one I'm using right now) and all hardware was recognized right away. Well, there was one small exception: Kubuntu doesn't seem to have the drivers necessary for my built-in wireless network interface ( Ralink - can't remember the model). Unfortunately, it doesn't recognize a Motorola PCMCIA wireless card I have either. I've got one more wireless card to try - a Linksys. If that doesn't work, I'll either have to download the drivers for the Ralink to the Windows partition, reboot to Kubuntu, and mount the Windows partition, or I'll have to walk 15 feet and plug the laptop into the router. That would be easiest, but it almost feels like cheating.

At any rate, once I can build the module ( I'm assuming it's a loadable module), you won't see me using the Windows partition much. I prefer Kubuntu:it's reliable, fast, and to top it all off, it has a pretty desktop :devilgrin:

Oh! My point was: Most of the problems I've had with Linux and hardware have either been with nVidia drivers or laptop network interfaces ( whether PCMCIA or builtin. Wireless or Wired).

Other than that, Linux, and especially Kubuntu, really does plug and play pretty well.

I did notice that ReiserFS isn't an option on the install. Sad, that.
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

DrEntropy said:
It's jus' that when ya DO somethin' like that ya just ~KNOW~ it's Linux, and in days gone by it TOOK editin' th' Xconf and other arcane chants to get results.
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Don't forget the overnight kernel compiles in the old 386/486 days :devilgrin:

Those were fun, and great learning experiences...as long as the coffee supply held out, that is.
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

nVidia is VERY supportive of th' kernel lately. This box has an nVidia card, had to fiddle the Xconf file a bit but it's great now.

As for wireless PCMCIA cards: find one with a a Realtek chipset. Th kernel jumps on it like a fly on s.. err... well, it recognizes it immediately.
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

Yeah. I've got an old Abit kt7-ar( I think) with a 1.6ghz Duron running Kubuntu in the other room. No problem with the ti4200 card. I had some earlier problems with that machine when I switched from Knoppix to a more generic Debian install.

Well, I'm gonna try the Linksys. I can't do much about the built-in. These things don't like it much if you try to remove their internal organs.

Nice laptop. Averatec - Turion - 17" high def screen. all sorts of cute slots and jacks adorning the perimeter of the case.
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

FINE!!


I'm stuck with Acer now.
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

One thing that's tickling me pink lately is the "auto mounting" of discs I put into the drive. Slap an Audio CD in the drive, it appears on the desktop (almost too much like a Mac if you ask me) and the necessary app opens to play the music, and it give me the option to rip the disc to my library.

I haven't used Windows at home for anything I need since January now. In total, I think I logged in to Windows twice to verify how to do something in a Windows only app because someone asked me how to do some magical feat in Windows.

I still have my 'doze box sitting around. I may plug it in to play a game or something down the line, but I don't have too much time for that lately.

Oh yeah, and Ubuntu is being very friendly with all my hardware. My Logitech wireless mouse and KB work great (including the media player buttons and volume control!) and my USB SD Card reader works flawlessly.

I think I need to call my ISP in the next couple of days to see what's going on. My DSL should be active already, but I was unable to establish a link when I tried over the weekend.
 
Re: So I plugged my Linux box into my 1080P HDTV..

HAIL TH' PENGUIN!!! :laugh: :jester:
 
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