Here's something else that may be of help (it's not mine & can't remember where I got it from):
"I got this from the Ubuntu forums. I've had that "low graphics mode" problem for a long time and couldn't fix it.
I'd have to reboot a (random) number of times to get my 3D capability back. This...
I don't know what other system you're referring to -- sorry -- I just read your sys specs below your avatar and handle.
Could have been a RAM issue or one of the hdd having NTFS traces on it or other junk; maybe it is a HP/Compaq (don't get me going on this issue) -- I don't know without...
k0rn_h0li0:
This is what I would do --
1) go to sourceforge and download a 2009 version (1.3.4 for example) of SystemRescueCD, then burn it to a CD at a slow speed (8X) to ensure a good burn
2) disconnect the drive with any sort of Windows on it, leaving only the drive on which you...