Release notes for 12.10 - some known problems with video drivers

[Yorvyk]

Some more information.

On 16/10/12 11:42, Yorvyk wrote:
> Some of the legacy video drivers are currently non-functional and
> aren't likely to be resolved any time soon. If at all.
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> Trident Cyberblade - xserver-xorg-video-trident
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> This driver has a whole array of problems.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/+bugs?field.searchtext=trident&search=Search+Bug+Reports&field.scope=all&field.scope.target=
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> As the VESA driver doesn't work with this chip set the only solution
> is to remain with 12.04.
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> Intel i810 - xserver-xorg-video-intel
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> This driver currently segfaults on this chipset.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/1060492
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> SiS M650/650 - xserver-xorg-video-sis
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> This driver currently loops around the login screen for the M650 or
> produces a blank screen 650.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-sis/+bug/1034812
>
According to a friend, this problem also appears on Mageia 3 with the
315 series (SiS 315/E/PRO, 550, [M]650, 651, 740, [M]661[FMG]X,
[M]741[GX]) chip-sets.

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> Workarounds
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> Before upgrade from 12.04 blacklist or delete the video driver and
> use Xorg.conf or RandR to set the correct resolution etc. if
> necessary.
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> A new install can only be accomplished from the alternate ISO.  On
> reboot go to Recovery Mode and delete/blacklist video driver.  On
> reboot create suitable xorg.conf or use RandR to get correct
> resolution if necessary.
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> There may be problems with other legacy video chips for which the
> blacklist/delete workaround may well work.
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