5/20 Linux question. my laptop has a Nvidia 8400M GS chipset. For a
while I was excited about the fact that Nvidia actually has
Linux driver for such. But after I used it for about 2-3
weeks, I realize that this Nvidia driver is the reason why my
Ubuntu is keep crashing. I would like to swtich to a
open-source driver, idealy, capable of leveraging some degree
of 3D acceleration built into the hardware. Does such thing
exists? and/or what is the keyword for it? I don't know the
keyword hence I have no idea how to google it. Thank in
advance.
\_ Geez, 80 columns man.
\_ Are you sure? I have never had any trouble with the nvidia drivers
on Linux. Admittedly I don't have an 8400M GS, but still. For me
they work fine. Are you sure that the chipset isn't bad in some
way? Does it work correctly on Windows?
\_ How would I know if the chipset is bad? when the computer
crashes, it doesn't crash elegantly. If there is a way to
turn on a log of some sort which I can point out that it is
the nvidia chip or driver related issue, do please let me know.
and to answer your another question. It seems to work under
windows. But I only use Windows to play games, then
boot back to Linux immediately. So, I nver got the chance
to use Windows long enough to tell. Yes, my mainboard got
replaced once already due to graphic chip issue. but how do
i prove it is the hardware issue again?
\_ What are you doing when it crashes? How often does it
crash?
\_ everytime it crashes when I was doing some compiz-fusion
movements. Is there a way I can view a sys log to prove
that it is a crash? -op
\- you realize there is some litigation going on over faulty Nvidia
chips, right? --NVDA stockholder
\_ yes, My Dell M1330's motherboard already got replaced
once due to faulty graphic chip. I do suspect it's hardware
problem. but there is no way I can prove it. -op
\_ FWIW there are open source drivers for AMD/ATI chips. They lag
in features though. I have no idea how usable they are, I think
it depends on the particular chip.
\_ the keyword is "nouveau" I found it. but it doesn't have any
3D features yet. and no, not even my propreitary driver works
now. |
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