That's correct, Eric. If the OP is really having display issues, it's
most likely that the issue is either wrong video drivers or the vid
card is trying to drive the monitor a too high a resolution.



On 5/27/08, Eric F Crist <ecrist at secure-computing.net> wrote:
> 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.
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