Problems with ATI 7.12, font rendering and notification area

Ub1476 · 2008-01-21 16:27:02

Hi, I just got my Arch install up and running. A few problems though. First of Compiz won't run on with the ATI 7.12 catalyst drivers, from the repos. When I type compiz --replace the window management freezes and all I can do is to logout.

EDIT: I managed to fix almost everything. Just had to add a few deamons, and I think compiz almost works now. I fixed (quite much at least) my xorg.conf by copyeing the one Ubuntu had configured for me. Direct rendering is yes:

[kasper@myhost ~]$ glxinfo | grep direct
direct rendering: Yes

[kasper@myhost ~]$ compiz --replace
compiz (core) - Fatal: GLX_EXT_texture_from_pixmap is missing
compiz (core) - Error: Failed to manage screen: 0
compiz (core) - Fatal: No manageable screens found on display :0.0

The only thing I can't think of is that Envy configured the 8.01 ATI driver for me on Ubuntu, so I guess I just have to edit the xorg.conf, but help with that would be appreciated:P

New cleaner xorg.conf:

# xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
#   sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Files"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier    "Generic Keyboard"
    Driver        "kbd"
    Option        "CoreKeyboard"
    Option        "XkbRules"    "xorg"
    Option        "XkbModel"    "pc105"
    Option        "XkbLayout"    "no"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier    "Configured Mouse"
    Driver        "mouse"
    Option        "CorePointer"
    Option        "Device"    "/dev/input/mice"
    Option        "Protocol"    "ImPS/2"
    Option        "ZAxisMapping"    "4 5"
    Option        "Emulate3Buttons"    "true"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier    "Synaptics Touchpad"
    Driver        "synaptics"
    Option        "SendCoreEvents"    "true"
    Option        "Device"    "/dev/psaux"
    Option        "Protocol"    "auto-dev"
    Option        "HorizEdgeScroll"    "0"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Driver        "wacom"
    Identifier    "stylus"
    Option        "Device"    "/dev/input/wacom"
    Option        "Type"    "stylus"
    Option        "ForceDevice"    "ISDV4"# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Driver        "wacom"
    Identifier    "eraser"
    Option        "Device"    "/dev/input/wacom"
    Option        "Type"    "eraser"
    Option        "ForceDevice"    "ISDV4"# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Driver        "wacom"
    Identifier    "cursor"
    Option        "Device"    "/dev/input/wacom"
    Option        "Type"    "cursor"
    Option        "ForceDevice"    "ISDV4"# Tablet PC ONLY
EndSection

Section "Device"
    Identifier    "Generic Video Card"
    Driver        "fglrx"
    Busid        "PCI:1:0:0"
    Option        "VideoOverlay"    "on"
    Option        "OpenGLOverlay"    "off"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
    Identifier    "Generic Monitor"
    Option        "DPMS"
    Horizsync    30-70
    Vertrefresh    50-160
EndSection

Section "Screen"
    Identifier    "Default Screen"
    Device        "Generic Video Card"
    Monitor        "Generic Monitor"
    Defaultdepth    24
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
    Identifier    "Default Layout"
  screen "Default Screen"
    Inputdevice    "Generic Keyboard"
    Inputdevice    "Configured Mouse"
    
    # Uncomment if you have a wacom tablet
    #    InputDevice     "stylus"    "SendCoreEvents"
    #    InputDevice     "cursor"    "SendCoreEvents"
    #    InputDevice     "eraser"    "SendCoreEvents"
    Inputdevice    "Synaptics Touchpad"
EndSection
Section "Extensions"
    Option        "Composite"    "Enable"
EndSection

Section "DRI"
       Mode 0666
EndSection

Last edited by Ub1476 (2008-01-22 12:15:43)

zenlord · 2008-01-21 16:56:24

Catalyst 7.12 has several bugs, and could be the culprit to get Compiz working. 8.1 is out, but not available in the repo's yet. Opinions on the new driver are mixed: http://www.phoronix.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7427 (it's a whole read, but it could contain instructions how somebody got it working)

Better font rendering with the *-lcd-packages has worked for me, using the wiki. Are you sure you did a

# pacman -Sy base-devel

prior to this command? You seem to lack the 'patch'-program. This instruction is in the makepkg-wiki (admittedly, I had to look for it, but I knew I had sen it somewhere in the wiki...)

Your other problem doesn't ring a bell...

Zl.

Ub1476 · 2008-01-22 12:13:34

zenlord wrote:

Catalyst 7.12 has several bugs, and could be the culprit to get Compiz working. 8.1 is out, but not available in the repo's yet. Opinions on the new driver are mixed: http://www.phoronix.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7427 (it's a whole read, but it could contain instructions how somebody got it working)
Better font rendering with the *-lcd-packages has worked for me, using the wiki. Are you sure you did a
# pacman -Sy base-devel
prior to this command? You seem to lack the 'patch'-program. This instruction is in the makepkg-wiki (admittedly, I had to look for it, but I knew I had sen it somewhere in the wiki...)
Your other problem doesn't ring a bell...
Zl.

Thanks, however I read a little more throught the Beginners Guide and figured it were a few things I missed. Post #1 updated.

raroman · 2008-02-12 06:45:52

Did you see this article?
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Com … leshooting
I have the same problem with my Radeon Mobility card. Compiz was compiled for Mesa libary, it seems. So you have to (1) install libgl-dri (will remove your fglrx = catalyst driver), (2) make a copy of one libary file and then (3) go back to catalyst.
Please tell me if and how this works for you, because I did't get this working yet...

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#1 2008-01-21 16:27:02

Problems with ATI 7.12, font rendering and notification area

#2 2008-01-21 16:56:24

Re: Problems with ATI 7.12, font rendering and notification area

#3 2008-01-22 12:13:34

Re: Problems with ATI 7.12, font rendering and notification area

#4 2008-02-12 06:45:52

Re: Problems with ATI 7.12, font rendering and notification area

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