I had the same problem. It means acceleration is disabled. --snip-- (EE) RADEONHD(0): [dri] CP_INIT failed (EE) RADEONHD(0): RHDDRIFinishScreenInit: RHDDRIKernelInit Failed. --snip--
the kernel driver needs a firmware blob to run. (basically a video bios update that runs on the card) to fix: sudo apt-get install firmware-linux then reboot xserver-xorg-video-radeonhd suggests firmware-linux, but apt doesn't pull it in automatically. perhaps a recommends would be more appropriate? ------------------------------------------------------------ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! Weight Loss Program http://tagline.excite.com/c?cp=ZajGKTRNI12HpFY3BMO7HgAAKZQPmgh4_K8N3im05Ieqi7tEAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEUgAAAAA=