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Old 10-22-2003, 05:56 PM   #1
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Which Video Driver Should I Install for Comaq Presario 900 on RH9


I have installed Red Hat Linux 9 on a Compaq Presario 900 and cannot get X-windows to work because I do not have the right video driver. Which one should I use?
 
Old 10-22-2003, 07:16 PM   #2
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for right now, try using the vesa drivers in rh 9's x configurator tool.

also what video card did this laptop come with?
 
  


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