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    Screen Flicker On Ubuntu 7.04

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by byrond, Jul 29, 2007.

  1. byrond

    byrond Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys
    Sorry if this is a dumb question. Im new to linux, and im using Ubuntu 7.04. My laptop usually runs at 60 Hz refresh rate, and a native screen resolution of 1280x800. When im running Ubuntu, my screen flickers at the top of the taskbar and open windows. I would like to get rid of this flicker.
    When i am running Vista on the same laptop this doesnt happen, and it didnt happen to my old Mandriva OS on the same laptop.
    I dont think i can change my refresh rate to a lower setting (i have tried by going to the screen resolution settings). im not sure how to fix this problem.

    EDIT: Sorry guys, i fixedthe problem. I had to enable my graphics card.
     
    byrond, Jul 29, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Thanks for posting your fix! Proper drivers will fix a lot of hardware issues.
     
    Pitabred, Jul 30, 2007
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