I'm getting tired of using Windows. For some reason, my computer will crash whenever I inserted a disc into my DVD-RW drive. The drive worked fine outside of Windows OS, for example when booting Windows Installer or Ubuntu Live CD.

I tried Ubuntu 7.04 Live CD. It fulfilled my basic needs like playing audio / video files, browsing internet, and instant messaging.  Now I'm considering to install Ubuntu permanently replacing Windows as my computer's OS.

Before doing that, I have a questions:

On the Live CD, the max supported resolution is 1024x768. I've did some research and found out that even after installing Nvidia's GPU driver, the max supported resolution is 1280 x 1024. Is there an easy way to make Ubuntu supports the resolution of 1440x900? I'm using 19" widescreen LCD and that's the native resolution of my display.

Thanks for your time. 

For me, I usually download the torrent for the alternate CD (around 700mb).
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/downloadmirrors#bt

I tried using the system update once but big files and streamyx doesnt mix well

sometimes tat might not able to solve it, just restart modem

ok i did what you told. Here's a screen shot of the outcome.



btw i've inadvertantly installed ubuntu 8.1 on a ntfs hd if that's info any help.

hi.just wanna ask
can i boot may ubuntu from my pendrive??

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Added on December 31, 2008, 9:53 pmedit 'my'

Can You Teach Me Step By Step??If i uplug my pendrive,will it back to default os??