[SOLVED] Fedora 16 Graphics Help

[datninjajooks]

I am a new linux user (Ive been sick of microsoft since Vista but Finally decided to try and do something about it by completely wiping windows 7 and installing Fedora 16) Upon Install i notice that my graphics dont look very sharp and i cant find any graphics settings or anything anywhere Cant even find a resolution anywhere to know what my resolution is set at. Also my hdmi port doesnt work. Do i need to install intel drivers and if so any help i could get would be appreciated. please keep in mind i am a linux beginner...BTW everything else seems to work perfectly. OK system specs....

Fedora 16 Gnome 3 Fresh Install
HP G42 laptop
Intel Celeron Processor 900 at 2.30 ghz
3 GB RAM
Realtek RTL8191SE b/g/n wireless adapter
Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Graphics Controller
Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad
HP Webcam 101

P.S. also my Webcam doesnt work...Thanks in advance for any help.

[unamanic]

Originally Posted by datninjajooks

I am a new linux user (Ive been sick of microsoft since Vista but Finally decided to try and do something about it by completely wiping windows 7 and installing Fedora 16) Upon Install i notice that my graphics dont look very sharp and i cant find any graphics settings.

Intel drivers have been built into the kernel for a while now, so that's probably not your problem. I assume that you're running a GNOME desktop. GNOME 3 has very large fonts by default, so that might be what you're experiencing. You can install gnome-tweak-tool and adjust your fonts down a bit if you'd like.

Personally, I'm running KDE right now since it matches my workflow better than GNOME3.

[datninjajooks]

ya i rebooted my computer and it looks better now i installed codecs and im about to see if the hdmi works now.. webcam works now too.. hdmi works awesome no config necessary...Never got that with a windows installbefore lol. Seems a little more complicated as far as installing stuff goes but i picked up a couple linux books and im off....Thanks anyways. Sorry if I wasted anybodys time.Im sure ill need some real help soon lol

---------- Post added at 11:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 PM ----------

Is there any way i can switch environments i installed both the gnome 3 and kde environments

[JamesNZ]

Originally Posted by datninjajooks

Is there any way i can switch environments i installed both the gnome 3 and kde environments

When you type in your password at login, there's a little button called 'Session' just below the input box. Just click on that and you can select your desktop

[datninjajooks]

Ya figured that out too just before i read your response lol...This is actually pretty easy so far. Everything works right out the box...AWESOME

---------- Post added at 11:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 PM ----------

I kinda like the KDE feels more familiar.