I experienced the same symptoms described by the original poster with Ubuntu 8.10 on my HP 2133. The problem was fixed by replacing xorg.conf with the sample one provided at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/HP2133 (section Video Driver Fix).
I experienced the same symptoms described by the original poster with Ubuntu 8.10 on my HP 2133. The problem was fixed by replacing xorg.conf with the sample one provided at https:/ /wiki.ubuntu. com/LaptopTesti ngTeam/ HP2133 (section Video Driver Fix).