unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

Sudap · 2015-03-19 12:52:37

i am trying to install the proprietary catalyst drivers for a Radeon HD 4850

i editted the pacman.conf file to include the servers for xorg112 and catalyst-hd234k, which i need for the legacy drivers.
then i ran the pacman command to add the key to these servers

 # pacman-key -r keyid

then i tried to install these packages:
catalyst-hook
catalyst-utils
catalyst-libgl
opencl-catalyst
lib32-catalyst-utils
lib32-catalyst-libgl
lib32-opencl-catalyst

but when i tried to install the packages from the repositories i got the following errors:

warning: cannot resolve "linux<3.19", a dependency of "catalyst-hook"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-libxext", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-utils"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-libdrm", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-utils"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-libxinerama", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-utils"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-libxext", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-utils"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-libdrm", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-utils"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-libxinerama", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-utils"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-catalyst-utils", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-ligbl"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-mesa", a dependency of "lib32-caalyst-ligbl"
warning: cannot resolve "lib32-gcc-libs", a dependency of "lib32-opencl-catalyst"
:: The following packages cannot be upgraded due to unresolvable dependencies:
                catalyst-hook lib32-catalyst-utils lib32-catalyst-libgl lib32-opencl-catalyst

i read the page on the arch wiki about installing the proprietary drivers and also found this link:
https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/catalyst-hook/
the first comment mentions a patch by kolasa, which i can't find anywhere.

i am pretty much a beginner and only started using linux a week ago so any dumbed down explanations would be appreciated, thanks!

Last edited by Sudap (2015-03-19 13:29:11)

karol · 2015-03-19 12:55:48

You need an older linux package. If the unofficial repo doesn't provide it, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Do … g_packages

Post your pacman.conf.

Sudap · 2015-03-19 12:57:05

karol wrote:

You need an older linux package. If the unofficial repo doesn't provide it, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Do … g_packages
Post your pacman.conf.

thanks, so i need to downgrade to an older arch linux version? maybe i should try the open source drivers then.

Sudap · 2015-03-19 13:02:27

it is really unconvenient for me to post my pacman.conf. i haven't installed a desktop yet so i'll have to retype everything.

i'll post what i added to the file:

# ........
# the header [repo-name] is crucial - it must be present and
# uncommented to enable the repo.
#

#AMD ATi Catalyst legacy driver for Radeon HD 2xxx, 3xxx, and 4xxx
[catalyst-hd234k]
Server = http://catalyst.wirephire.com/repo/catalyst-hd234k/$arch

# xorg downgrade < 12.10 and legacy do not support xorg-server 1.13
[xorg112]
Server = http://catalyst.wirephire.com/repo/xorg112/$arch

#The testing repositories ....

What about the fix mentioned on the link i posted earlier? can't i use that?

Last edited by Sudap (2015-03-19 13:06:01)

Sudap · 2015-03-19 13:28:55

ok nevermind, i'll install the open source drivers. Too bad amd doesn't release up-to-date drivers for this videocard. i bet its still widely used. i'll mark the thread as solved now.

karol · 2015-03-19 13:29:43

You can post w/o a desktop: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Li … in_clients

What do you mean you can't find the patch? Do you know how AUR works?
https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/ca/c … ook.tar.gz , unpack, the patch is there.

Edit: Ah, OK.

Last edited by karol (2015-03-19 13:30:15)

herOldMan · 2015-03-24 19:58:15

I too am having a problem with the catalyst-hook package. In my case, this is a year-old, regularly updated machine that uses the legacy drivers.

I am using the unofficial repository and not AUR. The problem I see is:
$ pacman -Syu
.....
error: failed to prepare transaction (could not satisfy dependencies)
:: catalyst-hook: requires linux<3.19

In my case the open-source driver is not an option (an hdmi artifact). My instinct is to be patient and allow the unofficial repository to catch up. Is this the right approach or should I begin exploring a work-around.

karol · 2015-03-25 00:25:30

Which mirror are you using? Please post the url.

herOldMan · 2015-03-25 15:37:10

Hello,

It looks like I have piggy-backed on a solved thread (sorry). I have posted it as a new question at
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php … 6#p1514136

It also provides the answer to the previous question by Karol.

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unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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Re: unresolvable dependency catalyst-hook [SOLVED]

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