Posted by Matthew Chadwick-2 on May 15, 2009; 4:49pm
URL: https://forum.world.st/Metaverse-U-at-Stanford-University-tp127586p127597.html

Darius Clarke wrote:

Hi Matthew, 

It sounds like you don't have the proper Ubuntu Linux graphics drivers for your card. 

First try Envy. If that doesn't work, try System>Administration>Restricted Drivers manager.

Are you using 32 bit Ubuntu or 64 bit Ubuntu?

If on 64 bit Ubuntu, check with the manufacturer for 64 bit drivers for your card. 

If no 64 bit drivers are found, you may need to use 32 bit Ubuntu until the 64 bit drivers are available. 

Also, google search how other folks installed graphics drivers for your card into Ubuntu. Be sure to include the graphics card make and model number.

BTW in case anyone else gets this problem, I installed the driver according to the instructions given by AMD on their site, I didn't use the Ubuntu driver install tool, though that may work too (I can't be bothered to try that path now that I've got it working). I had installed the driver this way to begin with, so I don't know quite why it didn't work then but nevermind. When I check System>Administration>Restricted Drivers manager it says "ATI/AMD proprietary FGLRX graphics driver"..."A different version of this driver is in use".