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* If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution | * If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution and you have ''linux-restricted-modules'' installed, you have to disable the fglrx kernel module from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
- Breezy (5.10) Installation Guide
- Dapper (6.06) Installation Guide
- Edgy (6.10) Installation Guide (Warning: untested guide!)
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- If you want to use a newer version of the driver than the one which comes with your distribution and you have linux-restricted-modules installed, you have to disable the fglrx kernel module from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 |
