newbie question about compatability mode
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wyz
newbie question about compatability mode
When I try to run either Linux Mint 15 Cinnamon or KDE from live dvd they freeze up (no mouse or keyboard movement). Can these distributions be installed from compatability mode?
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BigSteve_G
Re: newbie question about compatability mode
Hi
Compatibility mode should be fine, I'd be inclinded to use it & run for a few mins (I get a few problems running my system in full blown compatibility mode)
When you use this mode it actualy starts up with a few extra switches in the boot line
xforcevesa = Forces a basic display mode
nomodeset = Useful for fixing display problems
b43.blacklist=yes = Disables some problem wireless network "drivers"
noapic = Disables power managment stuff (apparently best not to use this)
noapci = Same as above
nosplash = Hides the boot splash screen
irqpoll = Not sure about this one
You could use the
Compatibility mode should be fine, I'd be inclinded to use it & run for a few mins (I get a few problems running my system in full blown compatibility mode)
When you use this mode it actualy starts up with a few extra switches in the boot line
xforcevesa = Forces a basic display mode
nomodeset = Useful for fixing display problems
b43.blacklist=yes = Disables some problem wireless network "drivers"
noapic = Disables power managment stuff (apparently best not to use this)
noapci = Same as above
nosplash = Hides the boot splash screen
irqpoll = Not sure about this one
You could use the
key to edit the compatibility mode line & remove a few of these until things work ok
If your having display problems try removing everything except 'nomodeset' & maybe 'forcevesa'
If your having display problems try removing everything except 'nomodeset' & maybe 'forcevesa'
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WharfRat
Re: newbie question about compatability mode
The "irqpoll" boot parameter reduces driver initialization failures due to shared interrupts. It helps to get systems with badly broken firmware running.