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madmaurice

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Registered: 2010-04-18

Posts: 22

libdrm-psb >= 2.4.17-2

got a small problem. i want to install the poulsbo driver for my A751 (xorg-x11-drv-psb).
when trying to install it from ixars repo i am told that libdrm-psb conflicts with libdrm

i uninstalled xorg and libgl to uninstall libdrm

when i install the driver now i get the error that libgl requires libdrm above 2.4.17-2

is this my fault?:o

pie86

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Registered: 2009-09-06

Posts: 78

Re: libdrm-psb >= 2.4.17-2

I'm not answering directly to your question, but I think psb driver is deprecated...you can get better results with IEGD from intel.

have a look here: http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=78719

It's a long topic but in the end you should find the way to get that (f***ing) card working...if you need help feel free to ask me.

Bye
Pietro

madmaurice

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Registered: 2010-04-18

Posts: 22

Re: libdrm-psb >= 2.4.17-2

when psb is deprecated. then why i could use psb without problems iwth ubuntu before trying to make arch work on my netbook -.-

fucking gma500:mad::(

this netbook must be working tomorrow morning. no time for much compilation of kernels...

why cant there be a module...

skottish

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Registered: 2006-06-16

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Re: libdrm-psb >= 2.4.17-2

when psb is deprecated. then why i could use psb without problems iwth ubuntu before trying to make arch work on my netbook -.-

fucking gma500:mad::(

this netbook must be working tomorrow morning. no time for much compilation of kernels...

why cant there be a module...

That driver is a broken, buggy, and badly coded piece of crap. You asked why it works under Ubuntu and not Arch. First, Ubuntu isn't a rolling release, so patching crappy code is easier. Second, Dell hacked the driver using Ubuntu for Ubuntu so they can sell their netbooks for cheap.

Dell --> Fail
Intel --> Fail
Ubuntu --> Did the best that they can under the circumstances. A+

pie86

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Registered: 2009-09-06

Posts: 78

Re: libdrm-psb >= 2.4.17-2

this netbook must be working tomorrow morning. no time for much compilation of kernels...

I don't think arch linux is the best release if you are in a hurry (despite lot's of people here would say exactly the opposite )

why cant there be a module...

you can try building IEGD module againt 2.6.31 kernel but I couldn't get a working driver that way.

good luck,
bye,
Pietro

Last edited by pie86 (2010-04-18 22:44:55)