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xserver-xorg-video-ati package

No Video in Lucid with ATI 5800

Asked by Wyatt Smith

I can't boot Lucid Live CD to install.

Boot process is normal till gdm login, then screen goes blank. I think this is a driver issue. I think the drivers that come with Lucid don't work with ATI 5800 cards.

Can anyone help with a workaround for this. What is easiest way to fix?

Patch LiveCD?
Debootstrap?

Please help with any insight, which wil allow me to install.

Thanks,
Wyatt

Can some tell how I can patch the LiveCD with the proper drivers so I can install.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-fix-ubuntu-10-04-lts-lucid-blank-screen-at-startup.html

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Wyatt Smith (wyatt-smith) said : 		#2

Been a while since I have been here, so I suppose I should close this item out.

The solution was:

Install with the alternate CD
On first boot select recovery console.
From root terminal install the latest ati drivers.
Then start X.