Probably you should've removed /etc/X11/xorg.conf instead of reinstalling the whole OS X.Org was configured to use fglrx, which was not available after removing Catalyst.
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Originally posted by leonmaxx View PostBefore You attempt to install Catalyst drivers again, make sure You have installed gcc, binutils, make,... etc, and especially kernel headers (kernel-desktop-devel package). Also You can try to setup ssh access to your pc, next time your desktop crash - You'll be able to login remotely to it, and try to fix problems without re-install.
Sorry for my bad English.
If you want the beta drivers, you need the command line.
The way I see it though, if you're afraid to reinstall your os, don't use beta drivers.
I like the shh idea.
I don't have a clue what was wrong though, I have installed the beta drives before, without any problems.
I am assuming that the problem came from the drivers having the same name.
So firefox added a 1 to the name. Maybe thats why the installer could not find some files.
( it complained about some files being changed )
AMD did warn me to not use force, and that's the main reason for me warning others, don't use force.
Next time I will try to solve the the problem, without --force.
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Originally posted by ArtKun View PostProbably you should've removed /etc/X11/xorg.conf instead of reinstalling the whole OS X.Org was configured to use fglrx, which was not available after removing Catalyst.
It said something about some files being changed, and they could not be removed.
Using force was clearly a bad idea.
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Originally posted by Gps4l View PostSo I tried, but it failed, some files were changed wtf? and it could not remove all files.
Next time you have this issue, as someone else suggested, delete the Xorg.conf file, then reinstall the same Catalyst version that you had already installed to get the library back. Then uninstall and upgrade as usual.
BTW I usually install Catalyst from a tty, with Xorg shutdown (init 3).
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Originally posted by PsynoKhi0 View PostMy guess is you got a Mesa/DRM update through YaST. I think Catalyst installs its own version of one of the libraries, and as that file was overwritten by the YaST update, the installation program couldn't find its own.
Next time you have this issue, as someone else suggested, delete the Xorg.conf file, then reinstall the same Catalyst version that you had already installed to get the library back. Then uninstall and upgrade as usual.
BTW I usually install Catalyst from a tty, with Xorg shutdown (init 3).
I like your idea about deleting xorg and then re install the same catalyst version. That probably would have solved my problem.
I am currently not very happy, but filed a bug at the amd dev forums.
After install of opensuse, I had no screen tearing ( with firefox on forums, when scrolling a page ) and flash vid full screen, were 100% fluently.
After install of the catalyst 13.1 though, the screen tearing is back, and flash vids freeze for a sec, quit frequently.
( exactly like with the 13.2 beta 3 )
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Support tactics
Originally posted by bridgman View PostAhh, you mean a feel-good platitude disconnected from reality. I guess we could do that but it's not the way we like to operate. Besides, I would rather use a script for mindless responses... when we have extra $$ to spend we try to spend it on engineering folks.
Originally posted by bridgman View PostThe point is that the developers do *not* have time to look at every bug individually in real time. That's why we don't tell people that we will.
Originally posted by bridgman View PostThe devs look for clusters of problems indicating areas that need some urgent attention, and patterns which might suggest possible solutions. You'll find this is the case at every vendor although the degree may vary.
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Which "Addition Driver" should I installed ?
I have recently installed a AMD/ATi HD 6670 Graphics card for my 2nd PC.
I am using Ubuntu 12.4 LTS and Steam.
Which "Addition Driver" should I installed ?
It has lots of ATI related items without any clear version information
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Originally posted by ayandon View PostWhich "Addition Driver" should I installed ?
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Originally posted by RussianNeuroMancer View PostIf you going to play games - it's better to install most newer driver from web-site instead of old builds available in repository. Catalyst 13.1 or Catalyst 13.3 Beta: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownloa...eon_linux.aspx
http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubu...allation_Guide
Beta or Stable ?
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