Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

[Raider]

Hi, I've just installed Kubuntu and have got some questions:

a) The maximum resolution I can use is 1024x786, but I have a 17" screen that allows 1280x1024 (I was able to use it on Windows). Why can't I change it? (In the "System Settings" menu, it won't let me go higher).

b) I've installed XMMS because I've read it's one of the best MP3 players, and it's a lot like Winamp, which I like. When I open up an MP3, I can't hear it, even though it seems to be able to play it (I don't get any errors, and the little bars seem to be going up and down (look at the screenshot).

c) I've tried installing codecs using the Unofficial Ubuntu Guide way, but I still can't seem to install MPlayer (I also can't find it in Adept). Any ideas?

Thanks.

*EDIT*

I'm pretty sure it's a sound card problem, because when I try to find some text on a website with Firefox (control+f) and it doesn't find anything, my computer makes a little beeping sound, although it's coming from the built-in speaker, not my normal speakers.

[Patrick]

Re: Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

(In the konsole)

For the screen do:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

It will create a backup file.

XMMS is horrible imo. Use amaroK!!!

For MP3 do the following:

kdesu kwrite /etc/apt/sources,list

Look for the universe line and remove the # in the front of the debs

Save and close KWrite.

Do:

sudo apt-get update

Then:

sudo apt-get install gstreamer0.8-mad

~ Patrick

[Raider]

Re: Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

(In the konsole)

For the screen do:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

It will create a backup file.

I've just done that and nothing happened (I still couldn't choose a 1280x1024 screen resolution), so I tried restarting the computer, and I can't boot Kubuntu now It freezes at "Checking Battery..." (or something like that), so I have to press control + alt + delete to restart.

PS: I wasn't sure what PCI bus my Graphics card was on, so I didn't modify it. Could it have been that? How can I figure out what bus it's on for next time?

Thanks

[Raider]

Re: Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

I managed to get into Kubuntu again: I loaded the recovery console, and copied the XORG.conf backup file, rebooted and worked like a charm But I obviously still can't get a higher resoultion than 1024x786 And I've tried using Amarok (which, BTW, is better :P thanks), but I still can't hear anything... I suppose it's something to do with my sound card.

[Patrick]

Re: Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

I suppose it's something to do with my sound card. 

Can you see the card in KInfoCenter? (K-Menu-System)

[Raider]

Re: Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

This is what I've got in the KInfoCenter -> Sound menu:

Sound Driver: 3.8.1a-980706 (ALSA v1.0.9 emulation code)
Kernel: Linux kubuntu 2.6.12-9.686 # Mon Oct 10 13:25:32 BST 2005 i686
Config Options: 0

Installed drivers:
Type 10: ALSA emulation

Card config:
Intel ICH5 with AD1980 at 0xfebffa00, irq17

Audio devices:
0: Intel ICH5 (DUPLEX)

Synth devices: NOT ENABLED IN CONFIG

Midi devices: NOT ENABLED IN CONFIG

Timers:
7: system timer

Mixers:
0: Analog Devices AD1980

PS: Thanks again for helping

*EDIT*

I just realised something: when I "sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg" into the console, it asks me on what PCI bus my video card is... but it's AGP!

[Raider]

Re: Screen size / resolution, XMMS and codecs

OK, sorry to double-post, but I've finally got it!

- Start a Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+F1)
- sudo pico /etc/X11/xorg.conf
- Move cursor to Section “Monitor”
- Add two lines just before the EndSection
VertRefresh 50-160
HorizSync 30-70
- Ctrl-x
- Y to save
- Press Enter

then in the same Terminal

- ps aux | grep X
It will display a number of items…
one will be
root XXXX……./usr/X11R6/bin/X

- sudo kill -HUP XXXX

http://c122.edublogs.org/2005/10/14/...en-resolution/

After doing all of that, just control + alt + backspace, and should work