How do I stop fglrx from updating?

[Liam Proven]

On 12 February 2014 14:20, Stephen <stephen_o at bell.net> wrote:
> I had updates for my Ubuntu 12.04 system. I cleared the check marks for
> Suggested updates, and the box for the updated version of fglrx which breaks
> my system.
>
> It installed it anyway. I have to remove it and install an earlier version
> every time I update my computer.
>
> Is there some way I can flag it so it won't update the video driver
> fglrx?????


Downgrade it. Run Synaptic. Locate the package. From the menus, pick
"lock version".

Optional: before running Synaptic, *install* Synaptic, and growl at
the idiot who thought that Software Centre was a suitable replacement.

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