Defendmyname, Linux problems need help!

Hi! I have i just switch from windows to Linux ubuntu 7.10.. So far i like all settings, and apperance looks great.. but i came with several problems ..
1. The keyboard is totally different i already went to system, preference, and keyboard... i can find were to fix it i already change the keyboard model and does not work.. Anything im doing wrong..?
2. I was on internet , but it seems that colors are to light they look so pale. even on the desktop windows frm the computer are the same.. is my computer graphic card to low for ubuntu settings .. how can i fix this ?.. it looks to bad i can verly see the words that am typing now..
3. I cant play You tube videos .. it ask me to install the flash payer, but i did and still the same ,.. no changes...
how do i know it is install.? when i got to the you tube site it ask me to install it again... i downloaded and when it finish it it tells me that it already install it.. so how do i know about this..
Any one can help me !! ..
Thank you!..
Defendmyname

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Originally Posted by defendmyname

2. I was on internet , but it seems that colors are to light they look so pale. even on the desktop windows frm the computer are the same.. is my computer graphic card to low for ubuntu settings .. how can i fix this ?.. it looks to bad i can verly see the words that am typing now..

First of all, I think I may know what your problem is for #2: are you by chance using a DVI port to plug your monitor into? If so, try using a VGA port instead and see how it works.

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Originally Posted by defendmyname

Hi! I have i just switch from windows to Linux ubuntu 7.10.. So far i like all settings, and apperance looks great..

Great going, no change goes without a few wrinkles. But why 7.10 when 8.10 is already out for some time? The latest is always free to download form the servers. When you install 8.10 carefully check which keyboard you have and be sure to choose the right one during the installation process. There is a textfield for testing if you have clicked the right one at that time of installation, and you can still change if not.