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xserver-xorg-video-ati package

text display problem, see only graphic lines/gibberish

Asked by TheW

Since a new install of ubuntu 12.04 I seem to have a problem with the display of text. from time to time I see graphic lines and gibberish instead of text. It is all over the system, can happen in any application, even in terminal window. If I scroll, or in the case of Guake press f12 to hide the window and then again to show the window, then it is gone and can I see the text again.

Here are photo´s of how it looks like.
http://imgur.com/PxPe8
http://imgur.com/3Vsdx

What is the solution to this?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

What video chip do you use?

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TheW (bratatat) said : 		#2

AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics × 2

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Did you install the proprietary driver?

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TheW (bratatat) said : 		#4

No, only what comes with install of ubuntu 12.04

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Then I suggest you install the proprietary driver and it may help

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TheW (bratatat) said : 		#6

Where can I find the proprietary driver?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#7

Use the additional drivers app

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