Not good news I'm afraid.
It would appear you have to force your laptop to use the Vesa driver as
per this first post:
[ubuntu] HP 8440p GMA HD issues - Ubuntu Forums
but you wont be able to use accelerated drivers or Compiz affects. This is a
pity as HP were one of the companies at the forefront of linux support, along with Nvidia.
Also, being a laptop, not a desktop you cant change the video card.
It would appear you have to force your laptop to use the Vesa driver as
per this first post:
[ubuntu] HP 8440p GMA HD issues - Ubuntu Forums
but you wont be able to use accelerated drivers or Compiz affects. This is a
pity as HP were one of the companies at the forefront of linux support, along with Nvidia.
Also, being a laptop, not a desktop you cant change the video card.