I've been waiting to use Linux until it could pass my simple usability test --- Install on older, low end hardware and configure to make full use of a high resolution monitor (1080p).
Mint 18.2 just passed the test.
It wasn't easy but I did succeed using xrandr and crt tools and creating .xprofile to make the configuration stick between boots.
Congratulations Linux Mint --- I hereby pronounce you ready for prime time use!
WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
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WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
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Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
It's been that way for a long time. Nevertheless congratulations on your success.I hereby pronounce you ready for prime time use!
"There is, ultimately, only one truth -- cogito, ergo sum -- everything else is an assumption." - Me, my swansong.
Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
Welcome to Linux Mint, jqpabc123! I have been using Linux since before there was any such thing as 1080p (2002, to be exact), and it has certainly felt ready for prime time to me the whole time. But still, it's great that you got it working to your satisfaction!
“If the government were coming for your TVs and cars, then you'd be upset. But, as it is, they're only coming for your sons.” - Daniel Berrigan
Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
Welcome aboard jqpabc123 and you'll find Linux more than ready for most tasks.
Enjoy
Enjoy
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Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
Yep - - it sure does
but, as always, there is the "law of diminishing returns".
ie: you have to know the limitations, when getting these oldies working again:
- - you've unlikely to be able to watch YouTube, for example.
but, as always, there is the "law of diminishing returns".
ie: you have to know the limitations, when getting these oldies working again:
- - you've unlikely to be able to watch YouTube, for example.
Please edit your original post title to include [SOLVED] - when your problem is solved!
and DO LOOK at those Unanswered Topics - - you may be able to answer some!.
Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
Hi "jqpabc123",
Welcome to the wonderful world of Linux Mint and its excellent forum !
Welcome to the wonderful world of Linux Mint and its excellent forum !
Phd21: Mint 20 Cinnamon & xKDE (Mint Xfce + Kubuntu KDE) & KDE Neon 64-bit (new based on Ubuntu 20.04) Awesome OS's, Dell Inspiron I5 7000 (7573) 2 in 1 touch screen, Dell OptiPlex 780 Core2Duo E8400 3GHz,4gb Ram, Intel 4 Graphics.
Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
Glad You helped that small niche in desktop
Re: WOW! - It works, it really, really, works.
gomerpile wrote:Glad You helped that small niche in linux desktop