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No actually the iso doesnt have proper amd support (xvba which is hardwrae acceleration for amd) you will need to add and use repository after install anyway.
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2013-03-26, 02:58
(This post was last modified: 2013-03-26, 09:21 by SikeMo.)
I have a couple of questions related to previous discussions in this thread:
1) I was previously using the testing PPA and switched back to the stable PPA so that I can run 12.1. I uninstalled XBMC, switched PPA's, then re-installed. Was this the proper method for switching between builds? It seems like there are some issues with my installation now.
2) I am running Ubuntu 12.04 with the latest AMD beta drivers. I have noticed that I have the 100% CPU core issue. Do I need to switch back to 12.9 then? If so, anyone have an appropriate link for the procedure?
Sorry if these are repeat questions. It's quite difficult wading through the 200 plus pages of this thread.
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2013-03-27, 03:54
(This post was last modified: 2013-03-27, 05:30 by SikeMo.)
I just scratched everything and started over with Ubuntu 12.10. When you say that 12.09 is from the Ubuntu repo, do you mean I should just install the fglrx from "Software Sources-> Additional Drivers" tab? I tried this and I got the good old Unity crash after reboot, which was why I originally was using 12.04.
Update: Disregard, I found it:
sudo apt-get install linux-source fglrx fglrx-amdcccle
Update 2: That just brought me back to the same installation as if I had done it through the "Additional Drivers" tab (makes sense, I guess).
So now I am in a situation where if I use the latest version of fglrx, I get the 100% cpu and vsync issue. If I use 12.9 from the ubuntu repo, I get a Unity crash. There doesn't seem to be any workable solution. I'm officially pulling my hair out with this. May have to stick with 12.9 and try Gnome.
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2013-03-27, 10:58
(This post was last modified: 2013-03-27, 11:00 by wsnipex.)
you obviously refuse to read the OP carefully. there is a big fat warning about compiz and friends.
nonetheless, unity in general should work with catalyst 12.9. I guess you did something wrong, e.g. not purge other/newer drivers properly.
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I know I am late to the party - but just wanted to say a big THANKS! for this. I have been searching the web for hours trying to find a resolution and this fixed it perfectly!
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2013-03-28, 17:54
(This post was last modified: 2013-03-28, 17:55 by fritsch.)
@wsnipex: you have forgotten: _and it works on windows_ :-)
First decide what functions / features you expect from a system. Then decide for the hardware. Don't waste your money on crap.
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What does the new "RGB Limited" Option do in the xvba-testing build? Is it "real" RGB Limited or only a "compatibility" Option for TV sets that cannot handle Full RGB?
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