Re: [newbie] problems with 8.2

[Blood Slap]

Just to clear something up, I (Michael Kovary) am the same person as Blood Slap. The From says "Michael Kovary" when I send the message from the hotmail web site, and Blood Slap from Outlook Express. Ok, I have just # out the dri in my config file, and it didn't freeze for the short time that I was using gnome (usually happens when I scroll through windows, so I scrolled my heart out).  But when playing 3d games (gltron) it is unplayably slow, just like before when I upgraded.  So what's the deal, is there a way to keep my system from freezing and be able to play games? ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Kovary To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] problems with 8.2 Windows does not lock on the same machine, and all of my games actually work perfectly fine.  I wil try what was suggested. >From: Charles A Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [newbie] problems with 8.2 >Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 09:58:42 -0400 > >On Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:25:13 -0600 >"Blood Slap" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > > > > > I didn't see that v42 there, but here's my config files are attached. > > > > > >Your XF86Config-4 looks OK. > >The symptoms you described were the same a those you would have If you were using a Rage128 and if the v4l module is loaded. >Just for a little background 8.2 use the Gatos ati2 drivers and it is confirmed by gatos that v41 must be disabled when using their driver and the rage128. > >If you are dual booting are you also suffering the lock-ups in the other OS? > >To test if it is X that is causing your lock-ups # out the entry for 'dri" in your XF86Config-4, reboot, and see if they still occur. > >There is some variation in the 128 chip being used on some cards (this is why the question about Mobility or Pro.) >On these cards dri must be disabled. > >I have 8.2 running with an ATI Xpert2000 which uses the rage128 chip, 3d games run without problem and it does not suffer from lock-ups. > >In the event that your problems stem simply from a glitch in the installation you might consider reinstalling as an Upgrade, in pkgs selection verify that Mesa and All libMesa pkgs are installed, you need them for 3d games to run properly, and then let the installation configure X using 4.20 with 3d hardware accel. > > Charles > > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com