Re: [TCLUG:7424] Newbie Question

[Tim Neu <tim@tneu.visi.com>]

Sounds like you could have an incompatible bios version (4.3), or you may
need to do something to get around a problem in the ATI Rage Pro LT
chipset video chipset (which also affects other models, like my HP
Omnibook 7100)

 See:
http://prof.casc.com/~justin/lx/

Another option is to type "startx", use the function keys on the notebook
to turn the laptop to "External display only", hit <enter>, wait for
XFree86 to start, then use the function keys to turn the internal LCD back
on...

The best source of Linux Laptop info on the net that I have found is:

http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop/
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On Mon, 9 Aug 1999, Ethan Quirt wrote:

> 
> 
> I am trying to install Redhat Linux 6.0 on my NEC Versa LX Laptop.  It
> isn't working!  Whenever I try to load X Windows, the screen goes black.
> This happens when XConfigurator attempts to load X Windows (to test it) as
> well as when I type "startx".  I even tried the "Fold & Sneak" method, but
> to no avail.  The BIOS version is, I think, 4.3.  Would v4.0 solve my
> problem?  Is Linux compatible with LCD displays?  Here is some more info
> about my system:
> 
> Processor: PII 300
> LCD Display:  14.1
> 
> I would appreciate any suggestions you can offer.
> 
> Thank you,
> Ethan Quirt
> 
> 
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