As requested on the Nouveau ML, I'm also adding the actual dmesg here in case somebody would encounter the same bug. Basically saying "Composite sync not supported"
** Attachment added: "dmesg.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nouveau/+bug/713864/+attachment/1934407/+files/dmesg.txt -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/713864 Title: Black screen with nouveau on a GeForce 8600M GT, either LiveCD or fresh install -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs