Ubuntu doesn't like my 8800gts

[HPCE_Larry]

I have an 8800gts. I try to start Ubuntu but it complains about a video card issue. Any idea how to make this work? I'm rather new to Linux.

 

[raybay]

What driver did you install or download for the 8800gts to work with Ubuntu?

 

[HPCE_Larry]

Thats the problem, I don't have the driver. I'll make myself more clear. I put in boot off the dvdand get to the screen talking about start or install, memtest, etc. I click start or install and the loading screen with the orange bar apears, but gags part way through complaining about a graphics issue.

 

[Rayss523]

any updates on this? I'm interested in using ubuntu...

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

If you're using a live CD, I can't help, but if you've installed it onto a hard disk drive, install Nvidia's driver 100.14.11.

Download and run sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-100.14.11-pkg1.run as root (or sudo).

 

[RedVision_350]

I had this problem earlier during my install of Ubuntu. Go to the VGA and try lowering the screen resolution. I didn't have any drivers for my video either, but it got me to the setup when I changed the screen resolution.