Linux On My Samsung

I recently swapped-out the stock HDD for a SSD.

It went smoothly (using Linux tools).

I did not bother to reinstall the MS version of windows as Linux is a superior OS & meets all of my diverse computing needs.

I can post some pictures of the process if there is interest.

In Puppy Linux:

Power on.

Go to Menu - Setup -Laptop Tool

Choose the tab for Screen

Click Change Resolution

Click VGA1 & set as appropriate.

Click LVDS1 then click Off.

A new browser window should now open full screen & an E-mail window the same. (Only Seamonkey tested.)

Eyes get tired looking at tiny NB30 display so I found a Viewsonic VA2212M-LED 22" monitor on sale. The max resolution is far lower on the NB30 than that available on the monitor - so the default is only 1/3 of the available screen space. I think I need to change the aspect ratio but that contr...

I am using Pyppy Linux dpup Exprimo v. 5x15 w/kernel version 2.6.39

Any suggestions as to how might I implement your fixes, please?

Do I need to forward this thread to the Puppy Linux Forum and ask there?

Thanks!

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