On May 27, 2008, at 9:53 PM, aa0p wrote: > How does one get a Flat Panel Display to work on a Linux (Ubuntu) > machine? > > I purchased a beautiful HP 19-inch FPD only to find out when getting > home > that there was no Linux driver on the accompanying CD. Upon calling > the > number in manual I was told HP doesn't provide support for Linux on > FPD's. The Micro Center store personnel don't seem informed regarding > Linux support. The 19 inch HP cost me $35 to return so I'm seeking > better > info before next try. > > Analog type is preferred; can digital monitor output be obtained on > Linux > machine? > > Any info will be appreciated, Troll? AFAICT, there's no drivers needed for flat-panel displays. It's the graphics card in question that's really the deal. And honestly, it's more a hardware question than anything. ----- Eric F Crist Secure Computing Networks