screen resolution asus netbook lubuntu

I've installed Lubuntu on an Asus EeePC 1015CX.
I tried it first running on a 16gb peg, runs like a dream with 1024x600 resoluton.

Installed on the netbook itself, it only does 800x600.

-- I tried installing additional drivers (cedar trail I think). When I boot the blue lubuntu screen (at 1024x600) comes on for a split second. The I get a blinking cursor. I can get command line (again, at 1024x600) but thats all.

Re: screen resolution asus netbook lubuntu

I've installed Lubuntu on an Asus EeePC 1015CX.
I tried it first running on a 16gb peg, runs like a dream with 1024x600 resoluton.

Installed on the netbook itself, it only does 800x600.

-- I tried installing additional drivers (cedar trail I think). When I boot the blue lubuntu screen (at 1024x600) comes on for a split second. The I get a blinking cursor. I can get command line (again, at 1024x600) but thats all.

Re: screen resolution asus netbook lubuntu

Well that may be true.
But the same model can be bought off the shelf in Italy with Ubuntu installed.
And if I run Lubuntu from a USB stick, the machine will deliver 1024x600.
So it ought to run OK installed on the machine, you'd think ...

Re: screen resolution asus netbook lubuntu

Right then, had a bit of time over Christmas to try again and it's like this:

- tried installing cedarview drivers, and couldn't get gui, just the terminal (frustratingly, it was clearly a terminal in 1042x600...). Tried startx and one or two other commands to get the gui going,but just got error messages back.

- tried 12.10 of Lubuntu, installing from a USB, and it wouldn't load at all

- reinstalled 12.04 from USB

- then tried updating the USB mounted version of 12.04 with cedarview drivers (worked ok a month or two back) to get higher resolution. But that didn't work: it won't load at all now (just get a blank screen and a flashing orange "-"...)

To recap, all I want is 1042x600 resolution on this Asus, don't want Unity (hence using Lubuntu).

I suspect the following:
- updating the drivers would work if the d**** thing would boot ok. Maybe I ought to focus attention on booting from the cli.
- 12.04 used to run the higher resolution off a USB stick no problem, but doesn't do so now. The result of some 'upgrade' I guess.
- 12.10 won't boot at all. Think I'll wait till the bugs have been ironed out before I try it again.

I think I have the following options:
- delete Lubuntu and go back to Windoze (yuck)
- accept 800x600 is the best it'll do and accept the low res and the distorted images
- install the drivers and see if I can get from the terminal to a full graphical boot
- give it to the dog and buy an ipad

Thanks to those who advised, if I do find a solution I'll try and remember to post it, ---