How do I stop fglrx from updating?

[Jim Byrnes]

On 02/12/2014 08:30 AM, Liam Proven wrote:
> 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.
>

Maybe the same one who thought global menus were good :) Just kidding!!! 
We disagree about global menus but I certainly concur that Software 
Centre is a poor replacement for Synaptic.

Regards,  Jim