Can't log in with linux 2.6.32-21-generic kernel on Lucid

[Karl Larsen]

On 04/26/2010 11:34 AM, NoOp wrote:
> On 04/22/2010 03:09 PM, NoOp wrote:
>    
>> On 04/22/2010 02:11 PM, Laura Conrad wrote:
>>      
>>>>>>>> "NoOp" == NoOp<glgxg at sbcglobal.net>  writes:
>>>>>>>>                  
>>>      NoOp>  I think that this is probably will give added clues:
>>>      NoOp>  <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/lucid/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/554835>
>>>      NoOp>  [[855GM] GPU hang when an application tries to use XVideo]
>>>
>>> You're right, that looks like it.
>>>
>>>        
>> A few more to keep your eye on:
>> <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/565870>
>> [Xorg crashes with 855GM on boot: Failed to submit batchbuffer:
>> Input/output error]
>> <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/511001>
>> [[i855] Lucid Freeze shortly after X startup (needs KMS blacklist?)]
>>
>> I've got a test machine with an onboard intel 845 chipset in it. If I
>> get time I'll pull the AGP&  see if I can get it to break as well.
>>
>> BTW: You may find this helpful for understanding what they are talking
>> about when they refer to 'KMS' if you don't know already:
>> <http://www.netsplit.com/2010/03/30/all-about-kernel-mode-setting/>
>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/KernelModeSetting
>>
>>
>>      
> Laura, just noticed an update today for xservers-xorg-video-intel:
> Version 2:2.9.1-3ubuntu5:
>
>    * Drop debian/patches/107_disable_dri_on_845_855.patch:
>      + This attempt to work around the crashes on i845 and i855
> documented in LP: #541492 and LP: #541511 simply shuffled the brokeness
> around.  It hasn't helped enough, and it unconditionally disables 3D
> which worked for some users before.
>
> You might want to have a look at both of those bug reports as well:
> <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/541492>
> <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/541511>
>
>
>    
         I am on 10.04 with kernel linux 2.6.32-21-generic working fine. 
Have you tried kernel linux 2.6.32-20-generic and does everything work 
well with this kernel on your computer?

73 Karl


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