[SOLVED] Graphic issues on Zorin OS 7

Hi all,

I've just installed Zorin OS 7 yesterday, and as you can see there is a black line that appears on top of the dock.
Moreover, I don't have the title bar and buttons with the windows.
I have an intel graphics card 82865G and driver is unknown for the system whereas i installed it.
When I run in recovery mode, these issues disappear, and driver is recognized as Intel Graphics 865G.

If somebody can help me, you're welcome .

Thank you in advance.

Hi,

have you tried runniong "DPKG" in recovery mode?:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2247

If you are using Zorin 7, try the Intel drivers from here:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4723

Let us know what happens.

Regards wolfman

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I tried the DPKG in recovery mode, nothing done.

I install the Intel Linux Graphics Installer for Ubuntu 32 bit, but when i want to run it, i have an error message telling "Distribution not supported".

The xf86-video-intel driver is updated.

Chris.

Hi,

I don't have an Intel card so it is hard for me to help you really, you can try pasting the following command in a terminal and update fully:

Code:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

Restart your PC!:

Let us know if it helps!.

Check out the update guide anyway:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2247

Regards Wolfman

Hi,

Already done lol.

I no more know what to do. If somebody have an idea

Chris_X wrote:Hi,

Already done lol.

I no more know what to do. If somebody have an idea

Hi,

it is Zorin 7 and not Zorin 6 that you installed isn't it??. I ask because it said that the OS isn't supported and Zorin 6 isn't; but Zorin 7 is based on Ubuntu 13.04 and the installer should work!!.

Regards Wolfman

Correct. ZorinOS 7 is based on ubuntu 13.04 however the lsb_release file of ZorinOS7 is different than the one of ubuntu 13.04 and this is why the installer reports back that "the distribution is not supported". The installer supports only ubuntu and fedora for the time being.

To "trick" the installer do the following:

1. Create a backup of your lsb_release file. In terminal:

Code:

sudo mv /etc/lsb-release /etc/lsb-release_backup

2. Create a new lsb_release file:

Code:

sudo gedit /etc/lsb-release

inside the file we copy/paste the following:

Code:

DISTRIB_ID="Ubuntu"
DISTRIB_RELEASE="13.04"
DISTRIB_CODENAME="raring"
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu 13.04"

We save the file, exit and then we reboot.

Code:

sudo reboot

After the system restarts you can run the intel drivers installer without any problem. Don't forget to firstly install the GPG key (signature) provided in the intel site.
https://01.org/linuxgraphics/downloads/ ... sion-1.0.1

After you run the intel installer and the installation is complete, you can revert back to your old lsb_release file by doing the following:

Code:

sudo rm /etc/lsb-release
sudo mv /etc/lsb-release_backup /etc/lsb_release

and then

Code:

sudo reboot

Ofcourse, I am not responsible for the effect that the installer will have to your system. This varies according to each Graphics Card. Intel GPUS series 8xxx were always a little problematic, but I think that the installer will help things out a lot.


How about that trick swarf...??? Should we create a guide out of it?

Hi MV,

paste your post with the Intel drivers thread so everyone can see it globally!!:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4723

Edit my initial post by placing your info in it and give yourself some credit MV, you deserve it!!.

Regards Wolfman

I created this post WM
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5007

Hi madvinegar,

I have found an other solution to fix my problem, by stopping lightdm and reconfigure the xorg.conf file (in console mode) :

Code:

Login: username
Password: *****
sudo service lightdm stop
sudo X -configure
sudo cp ~/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf
sudo service lightdm start

I also tried your solution to run the intel installer and make sure drivers are updated and it works !!

Thanks !! Great job ! And useful trick !