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* If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution, and you have ''linux-restricted-modules'' installed, you have to disable the fglrx kernel module from ''linux-restricted-modules'' because it will invariably get in the way of your more recent drivers. Detailed information on how to achieve this can be found in the distribution-specific guides.
* If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution and you have ''linux-restricted-modules'' installed, you have to disable the fglrx kernel module from ''linux-restricted-modules'' because it will invariably get in the way of your more recent drivers. Detailed information on how to achieve this can be found in the distribution-specific guides.


* You can configure the driver with the '''aticonfig''' tool, more information can be found at [[Configuring]].
* You can configure the driver with the '''aticonfig''' tool, more information can be found at [[Configuring]].

Revision as of 15:50, 31 August 2006

General Status

  • Included with Distribution
  • Native Installer Support contributed by Aric Cyr

Installation

Tips and Tricks

  • To build your own .deb packages for Ubuntu you will need to install at least the following packages from the apt repositories:
    • build-essential
    • module-assistant
    • fakeroot
    • dh-make
    • debconf
  • If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution and you have linux-restricted-modules installed, you have to disable the fglrx kernel module from linux-restricted-modules because it will invariably get in the way of your more recent drivers. Detailed information on how to achieve this can be found in the distribution-specific guides.
  • You can configure the driver with the aticonfig tool, more information can be found at Configuring.

Related Resources



Distribution Neutral Steps

Verifying | Configuring | Troubleshooting