KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to Linux.. I keep on getting a black screen when installing ati drivers.. I've tried EnvyNG to install it no go.. It's getting annoying. is anyone else having a problem like me on Ubuntu 8.0.4? If not.. What do I need to do to getting working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew S. Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Just use the driver manager (System -> Administration -> Hardware Drivers) And actually what card do you have? I have an x1550 (RV516) and I have to use the one in the ubuntu repos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Report this in the bug section of Launchpad. You will be assisted there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I have a ATI Raedon X1950 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foub Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to Linux.. I keep on getting a black screen when installing ati drivers.. I've tried EnvyNG to install it no go.. It's getting annoying. is anyone else having a problem like me on Ubuntu 8.0.4? If not.. What do I need to do to getting working. I've had nothing but trouble trying to get my ATI card working as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I've had nothing but trouble trying to get my ATI card working as well. Yeah man, it's starting to **** me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I had to abandon Ubuntu last week. I'd tried it for three days (hardy heron was in late late late beta), i'd tried all the support on the ubuntu forums..its just not stable under ATI drivers. Freezes, hangs, reboots randomly. I won't try using it again until its been properly fixed, either by ATI or Ubuntu. I have an X1650Pro btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 yet another reason why linux sucks. Yet, I love the irony of linux people making fun of Windows for drivers. :rolleyes: For the record, I tried Ubuntu 8.04 when it was in beta, and it worked fine with my integrated ATI x200M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonRedMk Member Posted April 27, 2008 Member Share Posted April 27, 2008 I don't get it. Why do people use Envy? fglrx works perfect on x1600 for me, and x1270 on my laptop. Just use the Ubuntu tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 yet another reason why linux sucks. Yet, I love the irony of linux people making fun of Windows for drivers. :rolleyes:For the record, I tried Ubuntu 8.04 when it was in beta, and it worked fine with my integrated ATI x200M. Linux does not suck. It has its problems like every operating system. I wasnt asking for your opinion on "Linux". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilegz Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 ATI its weak in their support for linux, have a ati x600 and its a mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Linux does not suck. It has its problems like every operating system. I wasnt asking for your opinion on "Linux".Well too late, I just gave you my opinion :p In any case, did you try the restricted driver manager and have you tried searching for "ATI" in synaptic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Well too late, I just gave you my opinion :p In any case, did you try the restricted driver manager and have you tried searching for "ATI" in synaptic? Yeah I have :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Is this an AGP card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFiberOptics Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I've had nothing but trouble with my Mobility Radeon X600 in my notebook using Ubuntu. It's not the fault of developers, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardarkless Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I only had problems in 7.04 and 7.10 but in 8.04 works Mine is ATI x200m btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Caro Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 yet another reason why linux sucks. Yet, I love the irony of linux people making fun of Windows for drivers. :rolleyes:For the record, I tried Ubuntu 8.04 when it was in beta, and it worked fine with my integrated ATI x200M. I'd say linux is by far the most stable OS there is. ATI is known for having crappy drivers on linux, the same way nvidia is known for having better drivers on XP than anywhere else. However, there are alternatives to the official drivers from both companies, which may not bring all the features, but at least they're stable! For the record, I've never had stability problems with official drivers from either nvidia OR ati on ubuntu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Is this an AGP card? Yeah it is AGP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foub Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 yet another reason why linux sucks. Yet, I love the irony of linux people making fun of Windows for drivers. :rolleyes:For the record, I tried Ubuntu 8.04 when it was in beta, and it worked fine with my integrated ATI x200M. If Vista's only problem was drivers than you would have a point, but Vista has far more wrong with it than that. Much much more. Yeah it is AGP. So is mine. I have a x1650 Pro 256Megs 8X AGP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 If Vista's only problem was drivers than you would have a point, but Vista has far more wrong with it than that. Much much more.So is mine. I have a x1650 Pro 256Megs 8X AGP. Please tell me where Vista has problems, because I ran it on my old laptop without any problems whatsoever... It doesnt have to be in this thread, as it would be thread hijacking, but if you create a thread, let me know. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted April 27, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 27, 2008 yet another reason why linux sucks. Yet, I love the irony of linux people making fun of Windows for drivers. :rolleyes: I've warned for trolling comments just like this, so let's either play nice or find somewhere else to go. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I've warned for trolling comments just like this, so let's either play nice or find somewhere else to go. :angry:but I tried to help further down :(sorry :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted April 27, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 27, 2008 np.... I appreciated that ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 See this thread.. https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=633711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foub Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Please tell me where Vista has problems, because I ran it on my old laptop without any problems whatsoever... It doesnt have to be in this thread, as it would be thread hijacking, but if you create a thread, let me know. :) What planet have you been living on for the last year or so? It certainly isn't Earth. You're in a minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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