[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Ubuntu 17.10 tigervnc-xorg-extension 1.7.0+dfsg-7ubuntu1 xorg 1:7.7+19ubuntu3 cinnamon 3.4.6-1 nvidia-384 384.111-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 Bug exactly the same. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Launchpad has imported 29 comments from the remote bug at https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=214446. If you reply to an imported comment from within Launchpad, your comment will be sent to the remote bug automatically. Read more about Launchpad's inter-bugtracker facilities at https://help.launchpad.net/InterBugTracking. On 2006-11-07T17:53:46+00:00 Travis wrote: Description of problem: The screen does not refresh when connecting to a VNC Server (remote desktop) that has 'Desktop Effects' enabled. When connecting to a Server with Desktop Effects enabled, a screen shot of the desktop is displayed in the client but never again updates. You can monitor the Server's display and see that the mouse and keyboard function, however no output can be seen through the VNC client. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Zod How reproducible: This is consistent with my configuration. Disabling Desktop Effects immediately resolved the problem. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Enable desktop effects 2. Establish a VNC connection to FC6 from remote machine 3. Note the screen displays, but you do not recieve and screen updates Actual results: Expected results: Additional info: The configuration is on a Dell D610 with Intel video drivers. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/0 On 2006-11-07T17:56:06+00:00 Travis wrote: *** Bug 214448 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. *** Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/1 On 2006-11-08T10:22:26+00:00 Adam wrote: please, could you specify more when is the desktop effect options?? I can't find it + which window manager're you using. thanks Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/2 On 2006-11-08T12:35:17+00:00 Travis wrote: In gnome, under System/Preferences/Desktop Effects. You can 'Enable Desktop Effects' which change the behavior of the Windows to wobble when dragged. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/3 On 2006-11-20T16:31:08+00:00 Victor wrote: I have the same problem, my window manager is the default one, compiz, it shows up in the ps command as following : compiz --sm-client-id default1 gconf If you exits the vncviewer and restart the session the image is updated. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/4 On 2006-12-05T13:43:21+00:00 Adam wrote: Could you please write me if you join to native vncserver (from vnc-server package) or to gnome's vino server? Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/5 On 2006-12-05T16:31:54+00:00 Travis wrote: It is the vino server, activated by the Remote Desktop features within Gnome. This is from a very generic installation of FC6. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/6 On 2007-01-18T16:37:18+00:00 Adam wrote: This bug isn't in vnc. Reassigning to proper component. Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/7 On 2007-08-17T15:29:49+00:00 Didier wrote: Confirmed on a fully updated F7, with components : vino-2.18.0-1.fc7 vnc-4.1.2-18.fc7 (for vncviewer) compiz-0.4.0-1.fc7 (for desktop effects) Disclaimer : tested with the proprietary nvidia driver (kmod-nvidia-100.14.11-1.2.6.22.1_41.fc7 and xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-100.14.11-1.lvn7) Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/8 On 2007-09-03T10:10:53+00:00 Tomasz wrote: This bug is a duplicate of https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=208983 Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/12 On 2007-11-04T01:19:33+00:00 Aaron wrote: x11vnc apparently works where vino fails: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=470306 Perhaps the '-noxdamage' option for x11vnc can be reproduced for vino to fix this? Reply at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- server/+bug/353126/comments/13
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
@Josh: being gratis does not mean it is free. Ubuntu, like Debian, values software freedom, so a proprietary software can ever be the default one. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I have discovered a useful workaround: Splashtop. It is a much more functional remote desktop solution than VNC or Vino. It has sound. You can play 3D games over it and even Second Life works beautifully. And it's available in the Ubuntu Software Center for free. This really should be the default remote desktop. It blows Microsoft's Remote Desktop away. If you need a desktop client it's under other products on the Splashtop App download page. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I'm closing the maverick-backports task on this bug due to Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) no longer being supported. This bug is being closed by a bot. If you feel the change was made in error, please feel free to re-open the bug. However, backports requests for Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) are no longer being accepted. ** Changed in: maverick-backports Status: New = Won't Fix -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Also affects: maverick-backports Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
This bug still exists, but we are tracking it at bug #772873; this report is a dupe of that one. I would set this as a dupe, but because this one has so many dupes on it, launchpad chokes. Anyway, subscribe to bug #772873 if you want to follow it. The short story is, it seems to be a bug in the fglrx driver, we're going to escalate it to AMD. Assuming it gets fixed we'll try to include the updated driver in the x-updates PPA. See bug #772873 for workarounds and more information. ** Changed in: fglrx Status: Confirmed = Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Unfortunately, I'm still seeing this issue in Oneric Beta 1. Steps to reproduce: 1) log in to guest session 2) Enable Desktop Sharing 3) Open Remote Desktop Viewer 4) Open VNC connection to localhost:5900 You'll see the initial screen, and the mouse will move around, but no screen updates are made. If you repeat the steps abovem , but starting the guest session in 'Ubuntu 2D' mode, it will work as expected. Obviously there is something incompatible between the VNC server and desktop compositing, but since Vino, Vinaigre, and Compiz are now all part of the default Ubuntu experience, it seems that the current situation will cause nothing but frustration for new users. Even if there is no programmatic solution, can't there be some sort of indication of why this won't work, or a best way to work around - i.e. maybe a notification in the Desktop Sharing preferences tool warning that sharing will not work unless you restart to a 2d session (if this is indeed the best/easiest solution). -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Confirmed: 10.04 Removing NVida proprietary drivers, and suddenly all the windows and menus that were invisible on the remote show up. On the local machine they were always visible. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
That's because removing the driver eliminates the source of the problem along with the acceleration required to use Desktop Effects. You might want to read the bug report before posting a comment. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
This is still a problem on Ubuntu 10.10 (maverick): kernel 2.6.25-29-generic gnome 2.32.0 fglrx 2:8.780-0ubuntu2 compiz 1:0.8.6-0ubuntu9.2 vino 2.32.0-0ubuntu1.2 xorg 1:7.5+6ubuntu3 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
This is still a problem on Ubuntu 11.04: fglrx 2:8.840-0ubuntu4 compiz 1:0.9.4+bzr20110415-0ubuntu2 vino 2.32.1-0ubuntu2 xorg 1:7.6+4ubuntu3 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I am having the problem with ATI video card on 11.04. I don't understand why this VNC server is still shipping with Ubuntu with this problem after several major releases. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I can confirm that I'm also having this issue on 10.10 x32 with nVidia drivers. Was having this issue with 10.04 as well. yes with Visual effects disabled you can get Client side info but with visual effects enabled it does not automatically disable when someone connects. If you setup a vncserver :1 and higher the issue does not present itself...it only affects the main Desktop vncserver :0 in earlier versions there was a built in visual effects auto disable when VNC connected to the main desktop...but not since 9.14. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I can confirm this is still an issue with Ubuntu 10.10 x64 and ATI/AMD Proprietary FGLRX graphics drivers installed. Linux brutus 2.6.35-25-generic #44-Ubuntu SMP Fri Jan 21 17:40:44 UTC 2011 x86_64 GNU/Linux With Visual Effects enabled, I get no client-side visual refresh from VNC (using ubuntu's built-in vino server) although commands are being processed. With Visual Effects set to None, it seems to work fine. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Changed in: xorg-server Importance: Unknown = High -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Changed in: xorg-server Importance: High = Unknown -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 Title: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
My apologies, I found out i was not using the current NVIDIA driver.It is working fine now :) On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Rocko rockoreq...@hotmail.com wrote: The open-source ATI driver doesn't have this problem; it's only a problem with the proprietary ATI driver, so it's a problem that the Ubuntu developers cannot solve (and the same goes for the X developers). It might therefore be worth raising the bug directly with AMD if you are experiencing it. It only took nvidia a few days to release a fixed driver when I logged the bug on their forums. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in AMD fglrx video driver: Confirmed Status in Lucid Backports: Invalid Status in NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Fix Released Status in X.Org X server: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I am still experiencing this bug on Maverick 64bit -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I don't understand how the most user friendly Linux distribution in the world can have such a fundamental problem for *four years*. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I think it's more like 2 years the problem is that it was working before and then it broke.What I don't understand is that I know it's not uncommon to use compiz and vnc at the same time. On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Josh 353...@bugs.launchpad.net wrote: I don't understand how the most user friendly Linux distribution in the world can have such a fundamental problem for *four years*. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in AMD fglrx video driver: Confirmed Status in Lucid Backports: Invalid Status in NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Fix Released Status in X.Org X server: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
The open-source ATI driver doesn't have this problem; it's only a problem with the proprietary ATI driver, so it's a problem that the Ubuntu developers cannot solve (and the same goes for the X developers). It might therefore be worth raising the bug directly with AMD if you are experiencing it. It only took nvidia a few days to release a fixed driver when I logged the bug on their forums. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Changed in: vino Status: Incomplete = Fix Released ** Changed in: vino Importance: Unknown = Wishlist -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
This should be a Stable Release Update and not a Backport. Please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates for information on how to request an SRU ** Changed in: lucid-backports Status: Confirmed = Invalid -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I do not have any idea what you are talking about. I reported a bug. I hope this does not mean you are marking the whole bug invalid, and therefore the bug is quietly ignored. Kris On Thu, August 5, 2010 2:13 pm, Steve Stalcup wrote: This should be a Stable Release Update and not a Backport. Please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates for information on how to request an SRU ** Changed in: lucid-backports Status: Confirmed = Invalid -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of a duplicate bug. -- Kriston Rehberg http://kriston.net/ -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released = Fix Committed ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Committed = Fix Released -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Not working for me. 10.04 AMD64 with NVIDIA Drivers. Connection from Android OS to Ubuntu via VNC. Had to disable Visual Effects to be able to receive screen refreshes. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
swatspyder: For Lucid, It requires the drivers from the right PPA -- see comment 280. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Thank you Troy. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I have this issue with both remote desktop server and client running Ubuntu 10.4, server uses ATI/AMD FGLRX graphics driver; either disabling desktop-effects or setting noxdamage to true in gconf-editor are verified workarounds, but it would be great to have a fix. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
As the fix has been released in the nvidia drivers, couldn' they be backported for Jaunty/Karmic/Lucid ? ** Changed in: nvidia-drivers-ubuntu Status: In Progress = Fix Released ** Also affects: lucid-backports Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: lucid-backports Status: New = Confirmed -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
It needs to be backported xserver 1.7.0 on Karmic and Jaunty too as mentioned Aaron on #278. I don't think this could be done on previous distros. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I've spent 3 days to solve this problem. And finally I found this link. Changing disable_xdamage value works fine. thanks. I think this option would be default value.or many people have to spend their time searching for the solution. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
after I added the nvidia ppa and installe the nvidia drivers, I checked to see if it was installed and running by 1) checking the hardware drivers to see if nvidia current driver was installed and active, I also checked sysinfo which also showed that it was installed. I then ran sudo nvidia-settings from a terminal and accepted the default settings, hit save that writes the correct xorg.conf file, reboot and everything runs great. Althouhg using the default vnc viewer from ubuntu stinks, I just use remmina and set the colrs to 256, great performance andit seems to be working. I did not test with the 185 drivers on 10.04 so I can't comment on that, but past experience with 9.10 indicates that it does not work. Jose -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
There is an nvidia ppa with the updated drivers, if you use that with lucid then the problem is fixed. I've tested it and it works as expected -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Using that PPA i cannot activate compiz lately On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM, jose j...@cybergalvez.com wrote: There is an nvidia ppa with the updated drivers, if you use that with lucid then the problem is fixed. I've tested it and it works as expected -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in AMD fglrx video driver: Confirmed Status in NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: In Progress Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245 for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I couldn't either until I actually set up xorg. Apparently after installing the driver the xorg.conf file did not get created so it wasn't actually using the driver, even though sysinfo said it was being used Jose -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Can you tell us how you setup xorg so we can get this working? thanks On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 2:36 PM, jose j...@cybergalvez.com wrote: I couldn't either until I actually set up xorg. Apparently after installing the driver the xorg.conf file did not get created so it wasn't actually using the driver, even though sysinfo said it was being used Jose -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in AMD fglrx video driver: Confirmed Status in NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: In Progress Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245 for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Just backported the 256.35 version for maverick and it WORKS. At last. So maybe we could add a bug in lucid-backports and make it work at last for everyone. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Branch linked: lp:ubuntu/nvidia-graphics-drivers -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Nvidia proprietary driver version 256.35 claims to fix this issue. See: http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux-display-amd64-256.35-driver.html Quote: Fixed an interaction problem between Compiz and 'screen-scraping' VNC servers like x11vnc and vino that caused the screen to stop updating. Fixes Launchpad bug #353126. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Added /etc/modprobe.d/modprobe.conf with alias nvidia nvidia-current and rebooted. Now modprobe nvidia no longer complains, but I still have all of the other issues noted earlier. /lib/modules/2.6.32-22-generic/updates/dkms contains one nvidia file, nvidia-current.ko, dated when I installed from the PPA. Sounds correct, right? The only other nvidia file I find under that tree is /lib/modules/2.6.32-22-generic/kernel/drivers/video/nvidia/nvidiafb.ko dated 6/3. But that is blacklisted in /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf so I doubt that it is interfering. glxinfo reports Error: couldn't find RGB GLX visual or fbconfig. I have no ideas about this. Anything else I can try? Or do I just have to uninstall this and go back to 195? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Please, stop complaining about nvidia drivers installation not working here. Open a related bug, don't litter this -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Okay. I was hoping to be able to confirm this fix, but Im sure someone else can. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Since installing version 256 I haven't been able to turn on compiz on my system, let alone have it work remotely. System / Appearance / Visual Effects / Extra causes the screen to blink a bit and then Desktop effects could not be enabled. From Xorg.0.log it is loading the new driver and seems happy. It initializes the GLX extension. However, System / NVidia X Server Settings on the OpenGL/GLX Information tab says Failed to query the GLX server vendor. Weird? System / Administration / Hardware Drivers shows nvidia_current but says This driver is activated but not currently in use. However, this appears to be a known bug with jockey. I did try Deactivate, Activate, reboot - no change. dmesg appears happy and references the new version. modprobe nvidia does not find the module. Seems odd. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I had not installed binary from NVidia so I only updated with Synaptic. It will update both nvidia-settings and drivers from 195 to 256. Later I will test vino with compiz active. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
OK. With x-swat PPA drivers vino works with Desktop-Effects active in Lucid. I think this bug is solved for Lucid and NVidia. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
PPA with the 256 driver version for Lucid: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat/+archive/x-updates I will install them later. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
After installing the ubuntu-x-swat PPA, do I need to: 1. Remove the prior driver, which was downloaded from nvidia and installed via sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-195.36.24-pkg1.run? By doing sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-195.36.24-pkg1.run --uninstall? 2. Launch synaptic and install nvidia-current? 3. Also install nvidia-settings? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Nvidia drivers 256 for Karmic available on Nvidia Vdpau Team PPA: https://launchpad.net/~nvidia-vdpau/+archive/ppa?field.series_filter=karmic Not yet for Lucid. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
The code I added relies on a feature I added to xserver 1.7 to work correctly. It should still be broken in Karmic, since it ships xserver 1.6. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Lucid comes with 1.7.6 version of xserver: http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/xserver-common Do you mean 1.7.7 version? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Right, the code was added for xserver 1.7.0, so Lucid should work since it ships a newer point release of the same server branch. You mentioned Karmic, which ships xserver 1.6.4: http://packages.ubuntu.com/karmic-updates/x11/xserver-common I would not expect that to work correctly with Vino+Compiz since it lacks the necessary X server source. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Ok, thanks. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Status updates: - The cause of the issue is not X anymore - The issue has been fixed in the latest nvidia beta driver, see http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=2255561 - The issue does still affect fglrx with unknown status ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Fix Released ** Also affects: nvidia-drivers-ubuntu Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Also affects: fglrx Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: nvidia-drivers-ubuntu Status: New = In Progress ** Changed in: fglrx Status: New = Confirmed ** Changed in: vino (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Fix Released -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
That is Fantastic! can't wait to try it out! -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Is there a way to install this version (256.25) of nvidia drivers on Karmic? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
In karmic it should be no problem: - Uninstall any nvidia packages installed from the ubuntu repos - Download the beta driver and make it executable (chmod +x /path/to/NVIDIA-Linux-(x86|x86_64)-256.25.run) - Switch to a virtual terminal (i.e. ctrl+alt+f2), login - Stop X: sudo service gdm stop - Check you've installed the build-essential package: sudo apt-get install build-essential - Install the driver: sudo /path/to/NVIDIA-Linux-(x86|x86_64)-256.25.run - Reboot For lucid users it is more complicated, for example see http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-install-nvidia-drivers-manually-on-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx.html (haven't tested myself). On 05/22/2010 06:21 PM, Diver wrote: Is there a way to install this version (256.25) of nvidia drivers on Karmic? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
About time but i'm still happy i'll try it when i get home. Did anyone have issues installing on lucid64? On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Sandro Mani manisan...@gmail.com wrote: In karmic it should be no problem: - Uninstall any nvidia packages installed from the ubuntu repos - Download the beta driver and make it executable (chmod +x /path/to/NVIDIA-Linux-(x86|x86_64)-256.25.run) - Switch to a virtual terminal (i.e. ctrl+alt+f2), login - Stop X: sudo service gdm stop - Check you've installed the build-essential package: sudo apt-get install build-essential - Install the driver: sudo /path/to/NVIDIA-Linux-(x86|x86_64)-256.25.run - Reboot For lucid users it is more complicated, for example see http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-install-nvidia-drivers-manually-on-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx.html (haven't tested myself). On 05/22/2010 06:21 PM, Diver wrote: Is there a way to install this version (256.25) of nvidia drivers on Karmic? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in AMD fglrx video driver: Confirmed Status in NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: In Progress Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Actually since the issue has been reported to the nvidia devs only about a month ago I'd say they have been really quick. Anyhow, for lucid users which don't want to fiddle around too much it may be more convenient to look if the updated driver appears in the proprietary-video-improvements PPA (https://launchpad.net/~albertomilone/+archive/proprietary-video-improvements) some time soon instead of installing manually (though I have no idea if and when it will appear). On 05/22/2010 11:37 PM, KruyKaze wrote: About time but i'm still happy i'll try it when i get home. Did anyone have issues installing on lucid64? On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Sandro Manimanisan...@gmail.com wrote: In karmic it should be no problem: - Uninstall any nvidia packages installed from the ubuntu repos - Download the beta driver and make it executable (chmod +x /path/to/NVIDIA-Linux-(x86|x86_64)-256.25.run) - Switch to a virtual terminal (i.e. ctrl+alt+f2), login - Stop X: sudo service gdm stop - Check you've installed the build-essential package: sudo apt-get install build-essential - Install the driver: sudo /path/to/NVIDIA-Linux-(x86|x86_64)-256.25.run - Reboot For lucid users it is more complicated, for example see http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-install-nvidia-drivers-manually-on-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx.html (haven't tested myself). On 05/22/2010 06:21 PM, Diver wrote: Is there a way to install this version (256.25) of nvidia drivers on Karmic? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in AMD fglrx video driver: Confirmed Status in NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: In Progress Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/fglrx/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
It works in lucid64, and I find that 3d performance is nicely improved in wine apps. But the PC with the nvidia card now sends *both* my monitors to vinagre's window, which makes vinagre continually become unresponsive and grey out unless I turn on compression and scaling (and this is just over the local network). -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Speaking of all this great news, does Compiz automatically turn itself off and get out of the way of games like Aero does in Windows 7? On Sat, May 22, 2010 8:39 pm, Rocko wrote: It works in lucid64, and I find that 3d performance is nicely improved in wine apps. But the PC with the nvidia card now sends *both* my monitors to vinagre's window, which makes vinagre continually become unresponsive and grey out unless I turn on compression and scaling (and this is just over the local network). -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of a duplicate bug. -- Kriston Rehberg http://kriston.net/ -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Also having the same problem. of not refreshing the clients (viewers) display with the hosts actual state. Both box's are running Ubuntu 10.04LTS and have NVidia graphics cards. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
i tried running compiz --use-root-window --replace and then connecting over vnc. while the screen updates under this setting, it was noticeably slower than having visual effects set to none (no compiz). i’m not sure if it was the use root window setting or compiz itself causing the slowness, but thought i would point this out. it was slow enough that i found it not usable so went back to no effects. it turned a mouse click into a mouse drag for me a couple times. i'm on 64-bit lucid with a geforce 8800 using the “current” version nvidia driver. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
while the screen updates under this setting, it was noticeably slower than having visual effects set to none (no compiz) This is expected. When no composite manager is running, the X server sends damage events only for the parts of the screen that changed. Because Compiz uses a much more complex API (OpenGL) to update the screen, it instead generates damage events that cover the whole screen. This makes the VNC server have to read back the whole screen instead of only a small part of it. When I tried it, x11vnc was much better than vino about updating the screen efficiently. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
So I guess setting System Preferences Appearance to none and adding compiz --use-root-window --replace to System Preferences Startup Applications. Should serve as a workable workaround. This can be added to the key /desktop/gnome/session/required_components/windowmanager which is a better way to get the same result. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
@Doug Good point. @misterhaan co Same issue. When I tested before, I was testing a local connection (localhost). When trying to actually use it over a dsl connection, things went terribly wrong. As in, nearly unresponsive and in fact completely unusable. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Using Aarons workaround i.e. running: compiz --use-root-window --replace solves the problem for me on lucid 64 bit with a nvidia 8500 GT card and current driver 195.36.15 -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Same here. Fix working. About the same config (64 bit lucid, and 8500 card). So I guess setting System Preferences Appearance to none and adding compiz --use-root-window --replace to System Preferences Startup Applications. Should serve as a workable workaround. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
@Spang If you look at my post #248, you can change the /usr/bin/compiz script easily to make compiz always run with --use-root-window option (albeit this involves changing a file in /usr/bin, a technical no-no, but in this case helpful to ensure a program always runs with the correct options, for all users). -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
[This is an automatic notification.] Hi Andrew, This bug was reported against an earlier version of Ubuntu, can you test if it still occurs on Lucid? Please note we also provide technical support for older versions of Ubuntu, but not in the bug tracker. Instead, to raise the issue through normal support channels, please see: http://www.ubuntu.com/support If you are the original reporter and can still reproduce the issue on Lucid, please run the following command to refresh the report: apport-collect 353126 If you are not the original reporter, please file a new bug report, so we can work with you as the original reporter instead (you can reference bug 353126 in your report if you think it may be related): ubuntu-bug xorg If by chance you can no longer reproduce the issue on Lucid or if you feel it is no longer relevant, please mark the bug report 'Fix Released' or 'Invalid' as appropriate, at the following URL: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/353126 ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete ** Tags added: needs-retested-on-lucid-by-june -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I am not the original reporter but I can still reproduce this bug in lucid. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Bryce Harrington br...@bryceharrington.orgwrote: [This is an automatic notification.] Hi Andrew, This bug was reported against an earlier version of Ubuntu, can you test if it still occurs on Lucid? Please note we also provide technical support for older versions of Ubuntu, but not in the bug tracker. Instead, to raise the issue through normal support channels, please see: http://www.ubuntu.com/support If you are the original reporter and can still reproduce the issue on Lucid, please run the following command to refresh the report: apport-collect 353126 If you are not the original reporter, please file a new bug report, so we can work with you as the original reporter instead (you can reference bug 353126 in your report if you think it may be related): ubuntu-bug xorg If by chance you can no longer reproduce the issue on Lucid or if you feel it is no longer relevant, please mark the bug report 'Fix Released' or 'Invalid' as appropriate, at the following URL: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/353126 ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete ** Tags added: needs-retested-on-lucid-by-june -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/vino/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
yes the bug still exists in Lucid release. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Yep, still broken on my laptop and desktop. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I have reported my data of ubuntu-bug xorg in bug 575405 (with lucid) -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Same here. Bug still exists In lucid on all my machines. Did anyone figure out Aaron from nividia's workaround, or test it? - Daniel Brady (iPhone) darthbradysm...@gmail.com On May 4, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Lazy ubuntu-b...@oittaa.net wrote: Yep, still broken on my laptop and desktop. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia- restricted drivers (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245 for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: compiz --replace --use-root-window This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/vino/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Doug, the code to enable damage events for this sort of use case is only available in relatively recent driver releases. The code in the X server that allows it to work was only added in the xserver 1.7 timeframe. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Thanks Aaron! Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic /w updates presently has X at 1.7. from dpkg -l | grep xorg: ii xserver-xorg 1:7.4+3ubuntu10 the X.Org X server So, I'm guessing I just need to download the latest 96.43.16 drivers (vs. the 96.43.13 I presently have installed) and install them manually? Or is Karmic's latest X.org X Server still too old? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
No, the legacy branches do not have the code to take advantage of the code I added to the X server, and are unlikely to get it because those branches are limited to support for new kernels and X servers, and critical bug fixes only. This is basically a new feature. The latest drivers do have code to take advantage of it, but it's not completely correct as I described in my comment #245. I hope that makes things clearer! -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
For all those affected with nVidia hardware, nvidias Aaron Plattner has just announced that the issue will be investigated, see http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=2239566 . -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I looked into this today and found that the NVIDIA driver does not correctly generate damage events for a given window when the OpenGL rendering is actually happening to a child window. In this case, x11vnc is listening for damage events on the root, but Compiz is rendering to the Composite Overlay Window, which counts as a child window as far as this code is concerned. I'll try to fix the window hierarchy problem for a future release. In the meantime, you can work around the problem by using Compiz's --use-root-window option, or by modifying Compiz to call XCreateDamage(dpy, cow, XDamageReportNonEmpty) to trigger damage events on the root window when it renders to the COW. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Can someone give me the steps to implement this workaround on Ubuntu? The user never needs to execute Compiz so there is no opportunity to implement a command line switch. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
@Josh: I used this command from a terminal: compiz --use-root-window --replace and it fixes the problem. I can't see a way of enabling it via gconf- editor, though. ** Description changed: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused - by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers. - Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. + by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers + (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg- + server/+bug/353126/comments/245 for details). Linked bugs confirm this + is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). + [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg: + compiz --replace --use-root-window + This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Thanks to Aaron from NVidia for his assistance and post (#245) on this. I implemented his --use-root-window workaround by modifying the /usr/bin/compiz script (after first backing it up, of course). I simply changed the line: COMPIZ_OPTIONS=--ignore-desktop-hints --replace to COMPIZ_OPTIONS=--use-root-window --ignore-desktop-hints --replace and then logged off and back on. Unfortunately, it didn't fix the problem: I still get no screen updates when connecting remotely to vino-server. Running ps aux | grep compiz confirmed that compiz.real was running with the --use-root-window option. I am using the stock Ubuntu restricted driver for older hardware (i.e., Nvidia driver version 96.43.13). I did notice that vino-server runs with the '--sm-disable' option (i.e. Disable connection to session manager per 'vino-server --help-all'). Could this possibly have anything to do with this issue (much more generally, of course)? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I forgot to mention: When running compiz.real with '--use-root-window' with nvidia 96.43.13, the directly-connect display showed update problems, that is, portions around windows and frames w/in windows would be black. The only way to correct this was to switch to another viewport and then back again. As soon as I reverted to compiz w/o '--use-root-window' and logged off and on again, everything returned to normal. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
What I wonder is what changed too, because when desktop effects first appeared several versions ago, I was able to use VNC and everything worked perfectly. (I think it was about a year ago that it stopped working). So at some point the handling for this changed in a way that open source drivers adjusted to, but everyone else writing drivers probably wasn't even aware of. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 12:24 AM, Doug Morse d...@dougmorse.org wrote: (formatting problem: ... does *not* occur and the '-noxdamage' workaround is *not* needed...) -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown Bug description: Binary package hint: compiz When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by the xserver not getting damaged by the nvidia-restricted drivers. Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or nv driver. Steps to reproduce: Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's display or some ATI driver like RV610 Enable remote desktop Connect with VNC Results: You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item there are no updates to the screen. Notes: If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but still no refreshes. Workarounds: Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes. Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity). This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 . To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/vino/+bug/353126/+subscribe -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Koshari writes that a fix has been released, has it been tested? and if so will it make it into 10.4? -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
The problem is fixed as far as all open drivers are concerned. The issue with the binary driver remains and will probably remain as long as no- one with hardware that is affected cares to report the issue to the respective places (i.e. nvnews for nvidia, virtualbox bug tracker for virtualbox, and http://ati.cchtml.com/ for ATI cards). -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
** Bug watch added: Red Hat Bugzilla #214446 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=214446 ** Changed in: vino (Fedora) Importance: Undecided = Unknown ** Changed in: vino (Fedora) Status: New = Unknown ** Changed in: vino (Fedora) Remote watch: None = Red Hat Bugzilla #214446 -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
I have posted a report on this bug with nvidia: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=2239566 Incidentally, it is still a problem with the latest nvidia driver (195.36.24). -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Hi, I am sympathetic to both Dan Burke's and Sandro Mani's points of view. I agree with Dan that this affects way too many folks to just be left be. On the other hand, I agree with Sandro that there's not much Ubuntu developers can do about it re: closed-source drivers. I also think Sandro makes a fine point that all 205 of us should be contacting the vendors -- not just our own vendor, but all of us take the time to contact all three (or more) major driver writers (i.e., ATI, Nvidia, Virtualbox). That said, I strongly feel that the easier we make it for these vendors to fix the problem, the more likely we'll get what we want and get it sooner. Put differently, I think we need to give them as much specific and accurate information as possible. This where things break down for me. I've not read all 237+ posts, but I get the sense that no one knows for sure what's wrong, but many have suggested a change in the xorg server -- specifically concerning how xdamage events are handled -- seems the most likely cause. But do really know this for sure? We'll hurt our own cause if we send them down a garden path. I suspect a useful approach is simply to tell the vendors (a) what the problem is and (b) that we don't know for sure what the problem is, but that (c) we do know what was done to fix the problem within xorg, vino, and/or the open source drivers (and give the detailed information thereof). So, my question is, can anyone tell me -- as concisely but also as accurately as possible -- what (c) is? In other words, what *do* we know about changed (and where) to cause the problem, and what *do* we know has been changed to correct things (and where), at least on the open-source side of things? If some folks can answer this for me, I for one would be happy to write some email templates and help organize a simple email campaign. I for one want this fixed. And even the effort doesn't succeed, I feel I'll learn something about the vendors. I run Ubuntu 9.10 on several machines, including both Nvidia and ATI machines, and I use VirtualBox routinely. If one vendor is more responsive then the others re: getting a fix out, then I'll be more likely to buy their products next time. Doug -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
Hi again, Just reading Rocko's post #239, I'm more convinced that there's more to this than just Xdamage. The problem does *not* occur and the -noxdamage workaround is *not* needed if one turns off all compiz special effects, right? So, doesn't that suggest that it's not just an Xdamage issue, but rather an interaction between Xdamage and compiz in special-effects mode? I guess to me a key question is why *do* things work with compiz in non-special-effects mode? Surely Xdamage is used by compiz in any mode, no? Doug -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
(formatting problem: ... does *not* occur and the '-noxdamage' workaround is *not* needed...) -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released = Confirmed ** Summary changed: - Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 + Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
From what I can see the issue has never been brought up at nvnews, which is apparently one of the only ways to report problems with the binary nvidia driver to their developers. I'd suggest someone who is affected might want to try to point out the issue there (any maybe there is some similar forum concerning the fglrx driver). -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
Same problem. NVidia+Remote+Compiz still broken. Odd enough, the update from a locked screen to desktop does work and mouse pointer position updates as well. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
This was not brought up at nvnews because it was not originally a Binary Blob issue. Whatever was changed in xorg to fix this apparently requires a driver fix too. At any rate, I tested my ATI box and the results were as one might predict: Radeon driver + Compiz: Works FGLRX driver + Compix: Does not work I guess at this point I'll unsubscribe from this thread as any hope at getting this fixed has now been lost, since it's going to be categorized into that blackhole of binary driver issues. I hope whatever changes xorg made to fix the original bug are somehow directly made known to all driver vendors. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
it's hard to understand what's wrong exactly. iam guessing thats why this regression has existed for 2 years now. it may be hard to understand whats wrong but its dead easy to reproduce with just 3 steps. 1-install nvidia restricted drivers, 2-enable compiz 3- RDP from another machine. and bingo, no screen updates. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
Look: software evolves, and sometimes API breaks and things like that are necessary. While you may be unhappy about the situation, there is indeed nothing the open community can do if the developers behind the closed source drivers do not want to react on the issue. That is, if they really do not want to, maybe the issue has simply not been brought to their attention. So, please, if you care about this issue being fixed as we all do here, why do you not take the step and try to obtain at least some sort of feedback from their developers by posting the problem there - i.e. for the nvidia driver to start with? I'd to it myself but I have no nvidia card atm to provide specific information if they require it, and really, it is not such a big deal to send them a few words. On 04/20/2010 01:08 PM, Dan Burke wrote: This was not brought up at nvnews because it was not originally a Binary Blob issue. Whatever was changed in xorg to fix this apparently requires a driver fix too. At any rate, I tested my ATI box and the results were as one might predict: Radeon driver + Compiz: Works FGLRX driver + Compix: Does not work I guess at this point I'll unsubscribe from this thread as any hope at getting this fixed has now been lost, since it's going to be categorized into that blackhole of binary driver issues. I hope whatever changes xorg made to fix the original bug are somehow directly made known to all driver vendors. -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 353126] Re: Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5
There's so many comments on this bug from so many people, it's hard to understand what's wrong exactly. I notice there were some xserver patches proposed as fixes; I've verified these are included in the xserver we ship with lucid. I don't see any comments about having this issue with the open drivers, which makes me wonder if the problem is particular to the binary drivers (like, broken or missing XDamage support or something). In this case, the xserver task can be closed, and instead the issue should be raised directly to NVIDIA, ATI, and virtualbox to provide the missing support. These fixes are not something that can be done at the distro level. My guess is that the xserver API here changed in some fashion, causing this to break with the binary drivers, but they have not been updated to fix the issue. Perhaps this use case is not one they test? Probably the logical next step would be to approach NVIDIA and ATI about this, for further information. Given all that, the xorg-server task can be closed. I don't think there is anything we can change in xorg-server at the distro level to address this issue. However I'll leave the Lucid nomination in case the vino community wants to consider adding one of the various workarounds discussed here for Lucid. I'll also leave the upstream xserver bug report open in case I'm wrong and there is something that can be done in the xserver; if that upstream bug report gets some activity by upstream developers indicating that this could be fixed in xserver, feel free to reopen the xorg-server task. ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Fix Released -- Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org prior to release 7.5 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
