Kubuntu Newbie

[buffalo960]

I am a noob to linux. I tried to install kubuntu on my ibook g3. It worked but for some reason it says the disk is read only. And it doesnt give me the option to change the root password when installing. So i have no way opening kde. Also is there a way to increase the resolution on the screen? The only option it gives me is 640X480 :[

[saikee]

I do not own a ibook g3 and so can be talking out of my head. However working with Kubuntu the following facts may be useful if not relevant to you.

(a) Kubuntu, or any member of the Ubuntu family, does not set up root pass word during installation. There are a few "current" thread talking about "root". Please read them as the answer has been repeated so many times.

(b) You do not need root to open kde, which is denied to root user in a standard installation.

(c) Because Kubuntu only wants you to log in as an unprivileged user so that files, folders and partitions owned by someone else are protected as read-only. You can manipulate the ownership by prefixing "sudo" in system commands.

(d) You can change the resolution in the X-windows configuration file generally stored in a file call /etc/X11/xorg.conf in Linux. The best result is achieved by stating the manufacturer's scanning horizontal and vertical frequencies.

(e) A good tradition of JustLinux is to have a precise question with a precise answer. Please try to post one question at a time. It is easier for everybody including yourself. I am sure you don't want read the 90% of irrelevant junk to get the 10% relevant part you want to know.

Lastly a big Welcome to JustLinux.

[mrrangerman43]

For the root passwd read this. (http://www.justlinux.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149878&highlight=Ubuntu+root+account)

For resolutions read this. (http://www.justlinux.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140192&highlight=resolution+xorg)

You will need to edit your xorg.conf file and set the modes, I think all the Ubuntu's use nano as the default editor, but to make the changes you will prefix the command with sudo. Like this, open a terminal window and give this command sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf it will prompt you for your passwd then edit the modes section at the bottom and add what you need. Mine looks like this,

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "nVidia Corporation NV18 [GeForce4 MX 440 AGP 8x]"
Monitor "Generic Monitor"
DefaultDepth 24
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
EndSection



add the resolution you would like for default to the left, as the xorg.conf is read from left to right. Make sure you set the HorizSync and VertRefresh for your monitor also.

[buffalo960]

Thank you. Much Appriciated