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    I installed it using PArallels on my mac. I want to make it full screen. I fownd the resolution settings but i dont know how to make it fit my screen. it seens as though it tops out at 1024*672. is there a way to increase it to 1680*1050 of some where near that.
    • CommentAuthorfernbap
    • CommentTimeMay 22nd 2008
     
    You have to install the proper display driver.
    Display drivers are proprietary software, and so are not included on Linux distributions.
    Linux comes with a bunch of generic drivers, covering the most used graphics cards, and that's all.
    You need to find the driver for Linux and install it - under Linux.
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      CommentAuthorgnome
    • CommentTimeMay 22nd 2008
     
    yep. nvidia drivers are easy to install: download drivers, kill the X-server, start driver install, restart x. There may also be a way to install via your package manager as well.
    • CommentAuthorAeriff
    • CommentTimeMay 23rd 2008
     
    There's also an automated tool to make the process a whole lot easier for you: Envy
    • CommentAuthorconartistdesigns
    • CommentTimeMay 24th 2008 edited by conartistdesigns on the 25th May 2008 at 09:33:21 EDT
     
    Well i need to download that driver. also a driver for my airport. bc i cant get on the internet when im on linux. im using parallels so how could i download the diver on my mac and put it in my linux hdd?
    EDIT: Wow i'll Try a USB drive. Duh. lol
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    I need the Envy NG and there is no download link.
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    That's because you use apt-get as described on the page you woul get o if you clicked the Get EnvyNG link.
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    it said it was installed but i dont see a result.
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    Did you post over at ubuntuforums.org? They are most helpful. The absolute beginner talk get the most exposure.

    There should also be a tab under system>Administration> "Restricted Drivers Manager". Does your display and wifi show up there?

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