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[adam Chilcott <adam.chilcott@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

I'm rather new to Ubuntu but have some proficiency in using the command
line. The janitor script worked wonders for me and the Intel graphics works
without problems however I'm having issues when switching to the NVIDIA
chipset (9300m GS). Booting with the switch in speed mode causes a series of
strange rainbow stripes (attached picture) or more often than not a
completely blank screen and the machine just sits there and I have to force
shutdown via the power button. I'm thinking this has something to do with
the nvidia driver which I installed from FTP but I am currently a bit lost
on how to proceed. Hopefully this is the right place to ask this question.

A few notes:
-Sony VAIO VGN-Z46GD_B with INSYDE BIOS Version R4043M3
-Running Ubuntu 10.10 x64 Desktop :) and loving it!

Adam.