hi, I have this card: VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] 3D Rage Pro PCI (rev 5c)
and installed package: xserver-xorg-video-ati 1:22.0.0-1 and Kernel driver in use: atyfb thanks saca...@libero.it >>On Friday 01 November 2024 14:41:03 Gregor Riepl wrote: > > in debian9 Xorg works OK > > but in debian12, when I start X, I view desktop(fluxbox) but system > > freeze, I have to poweroff > > > > what do you suggest I try? > > Are you using the built-in ATi Rage128 or a Creator3D card? > > I'm not familiar with recent Debian installations on the Ultra10 due to > kernel stability issues and lack of time, so I don't know about the > Rage128. The kernel config mentions that this driver is unsupported and > "dangerous", so that may be one reason. > > If you're using a Creator3D, I'm surprised that you got it working at all. > I had limited success with a revived sunffb driver (it was removed from > Xorg some years ago, although I think someone has recommenced work on it > recently), but while it displayed something and didn't freeze the system, > interaction with the Xorg desktop wasn't possible.