I think Unity uses quite a lot of 3d stuff - so both cases are 3d related. I'll leave this one for the ATI X guys to figure out.
You might like to try using the very latest experimental X packages at https://edge.launchpad.net/~xorg-edgers/+archive/ppa If they work any better please add a comment here. Dave ** Summary changed: - Ubuntu-desktop cause full system crash + [RV350] Crash with desktop effects -- [RV350] Crash with desktop effects https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/654385 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