console is about 8 lines below screen ...

		LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Laptop and Netbook
console is about 8 lines below screen ...

Linux - Laptop and Netbook Having a problem installing or configuring Linux on your laptop? Need help running Linux on your netbook? This forum is for you. This forum is for any topics relating to Linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks (such as the Asus EEE PC, Everex CloudBook or MSI Wind).

Notices

Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.

You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!

Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.

Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto | Site FAQ | Sitemap | Register Now

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.

Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.

Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.

Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.

Search this Thread

02-24-2005, 08:06 PM	#1
kthiessen LQ Newbie Registered: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Distribution: Slackware Posts: 3 Rep:	console is about 8 lines below screen ... Trying to install various distros on a geat atticware laptop (Toshiba 460CDT) vid chip is a CT-F65554 I keep running into this issue: The text-mode console is 8 lines "Below" the bottom of the screen .. can't see what I'm typing and can't run xorgconfig and stuff since i can't see the output until I'm past it. adjusting the monitor doesn't help. Does anyone know how to fix this? Also what's a real good distro to run firefox and thunderbird on these old machines? (Want to use Fluxbox)

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is Off HTML code is Off Forum Rules

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
fuzzy lines on my screen	ntubski	Linux - Hardware	0	11-15-2005 08:10 PM
Suse live dvd - Can only see console+command lines	spider2050	Linux - Newbie	2	08-10-2005 06:41 PM
Lines through screen?	voyciz	Linux - Software	2	06-11-2004 01:31 AM
Console buffered lines	jedi_it	Linux - Software	0	05-19-2004 02:48 AM
Lines per screen?	Milkman00	Linux - Newbie	4	07-23-2002 08:57 AM

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:59 PM.

Main Menu

(Con't)

My LQ

Write for LQ

LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.

Main Menu

Syndicate

Latest Threads

LQ News

Twitter: @linuxquestions