[NTLUG:Discuss] Flat Panel TV as Monitor

[Chuck]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. Turns out all I had to do was tell the
Ubuntu installer to install using graphical Safe Mode. At the initial screen
where it gives you choices for a Live install or a full install there's an
option at the bottom of the screen for graphical Safe Mode.

> 
> I have seen the same issue when using the Ubuntu graphical installer for
> installation to a notebook pc.
> 
> What worked wonderfully well for me in this case was to download and use
> the text installation version of 8.04.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Fred H.
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> From: Chuck
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> 
> I'm having some difficulties installing Ubuntu 8.04 on a Dell computer
> using
> a 42" plasma tv as the monitor. I can see the POST, I can see the
> beginning
> of the installation process but as soon as it goes to detect hardware I
> get
> a blank screen. I got Windows XP working using the same setup. I suspect
> it
> has something to do with the video resolution not jiving or maybe some
> sort
> of video driver problems. I don't know where to start troubleshooting, can
> someone point me in the right direction?
> 
> 
> 
> I should probably mention I had this exact same problem trying to install
> Fedora using the same setup about a year ago but ended up giving up.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chuck
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