[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
@Andy Foley: Thanks for the hint, but I have the issue with both versions: fglrx und fglrx-updates (Radeon R7 200) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Milestone: ubuntu-14.04.3 => None ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => High -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I just started getting this problem after swapping an old nvidia GFX card with a Radeon 6850. Running Mint 17.2 (based on 'Trusty'), kernel 3.13.0-24-generic. I found a stab-in-the-dark solution that works for me. In synaptic package manager, I replaced all the fglrx packages with the 'updates' versions, and also installed xserver-xorg-video-radeon-lts-trusty (Transitional package). (There's versions for other Ubuntu flavours.) Check in Driver Manager that the fglrx updates version is selected, and restart X. My Xorg mem is now sitting steady. Hope it helps someone. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
** Also affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: New = Triaged ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = High ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Milestone: None = ubuntu-14.04.3 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Well, I'm willing to try because I spoke too soon : leak is back for me after a few days if i let 1 or 2 programs running. It's still slower than before to fill my ram, but still here. 2) Installing kernels from the 3.13 or 3.16 (I have not bothered with 3.15 branches) branches result in the issue instantly back. So you think it's a regression ? Didn't expect that. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I see where you are coming from, but no, I do not think it is a regression because a) it existed with the prior AMD driver set, and b) it goes away with the 3.14.x kernel Trusty shipped with the 3.13.x branch. Technically, I guess it could be some sort of regression though because it comes back with later kernel branches. What I think is that AMD sucks at Linux driver sets :) I.e., still using Loki; still using 32bit libraries etc. etc.. The reason I believe it is kernel related is to not blame Linux, but AMD's long history of poor kernel integration. Do a google of that and you will see what I mean. As it stands, the latest driver only supports versions of the 3.16.x Kernel branch. When it was released I believe the 3.18.x branch was well established... Maybe 3.19. I know that as a Linux user who will never go back to Windows, that I will also never buy another AMD GPU ... at least while they continue with their half-hearted driver development for Linux. Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-23 01:03 AM, Mediaklan wrote: Well, I'm willing to try because I spoke too soon : leak is back for me after a few days if i let 1 or 2 programs running. It's still slower than before to fill my ram, but still here. 2) Installing kernels from the 3.13 or 3.16 (I have not bothered with 3.15 branches) branches result in the issue instantly back. So you think it's a regression ? Didn't expect that. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
'Couldn't agree more on the poor AMD driver set. That's also why I was (notice the past tense) not quite convinced about it being kernel related, since some people with both AMD and latest kernel don't share this leak problem. Anyway, thanks for sharing your positive results with 3.14 kernel, it is worth a try, and that's what I'm doing, right now. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Hi, Just downgraded kernel 3-16 - 3.14.39 and I followed GVS's instruction above. And after that I installed http://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/amd-catalyst-omega-14.12-linux-run-installers.zip See this Xorg process's memory comsumption: nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 18:53:00 up 1:08, 2 users, load average: 1,07, 1,01, 1,14 total 291664K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:02:55 up 1:18, 2 users, load average: 0,32, 0,33, 0,69 total 291664K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:06:10 up 1:21, 2 users, load average: 0,24, 0,39, 0,65 total 291664K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:26:15 up 1:41, 2 users, load average: 0,25, 0,30, 0,40 total 326224K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:35:14 up 1:50, 2 users, load average: 0,74, 0,51, 0,44 total 326224K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 20:03:14 up 2:18, 2 users, load average: 1,29, 1,13, 0,83 total 326224K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 05:06:16 up 11:21, 2 users, load average: 0,05, 0,05, 0,05 total 326224K As you see, there is no memory at all. Uptime is over 11 hours. This is kernel related issue definitely. When huge Xorg memory leak was exist, the memory consumption was several GBs so far (11 hours) So kernel 3.14.39 cured my system. Need to know which kernel commit(s) fix this memory leak. So I don't update kernel to 3.16 until this leak is fixed. I stay 3.14.xx branch. Big thanks to GVS!!! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Awesome! And you are welcome. :) Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-23 08:21 PM, santzi wrote: Hi, Just downgraded kernel 3-16 - 3.14.39 and I followed GVS's instruction above. And after that I installed http://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/amd-catalyst-omega-14.12-linux-run-installers.zip See this Xorg process's memory comsumption: nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 18:53:00 up 1:08, 2 users, load average: 1,07, 1,01, 1,14 total 291664K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:02:55 up 1:18, 2 users, load average: 0,32, 0,33, 0,69 total 291664K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:06:10 up 1:21, 2 users, load average: 0,24, 0,39, 0,65 total 291664K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:26:15 up 1:41, 2 users, load average: 0,25, 0,30, 0,40 total 326224K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 19:35:14 up 1:50, 2 users, load average: 0,74, 0,51, 0,44 total 326224K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 20:03:14 up 2:18, 2 users, load average: 1,29, 1,13, 0,83 total 326224K nuhapumppu Desktop # uptime; pmap 1564 | grep total 05:06:16 up 11:21, 2 users, load average: 0,05, 0,05, 0,05 total 326224K As you see, there is no memory at all. Uptime is over 11 hours. This is kernel related issue definitely. When huge Xorg memory leak was exist, the memory consumption was several GBs so far (11 hours) So kernel 3.14.39 cured my system. Need to know which kernel commit(s) fix this memory leak. So I don't update kernel to 3.16 until this leak is fixed. I stay 3.14.xx branch. Big thanks to GVS!!! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I was able to reduce (but not solved) the leak somehow, for 3 days now, using swappiness. I have slightly icreased my swap partition, and setup like this : cat /proc/sys/vm/swappiness sudo sysctl vm.swappiness=40 sudo mousepad /etc/sysctl.conf # confirm you have this line : vm.swappiness=40 Now for the strange part : Memory leak is still happening, gradually reaching 40% as I am using my laptop more and more. But once it reaches 40%, the memory leak won't go any further and i don't see my swap increasing neither (which I found very strange, I chech and recheck, swap is all well and active). Xorg is still the higher ram eater (but not the only one eating ram), but now, it seems stuck to 40% which, at least prevents the need to reboot my laptop as often as before. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Guys: I know that some of you think that this issue exists independent of kernel version. Personally, that is simply not correct. Of course I can only go on my own detailed experience as there is no official response to this issue. However, I can reproduce the issue at will. I can also get rid of it at will ... and that should tell you something. 1) I do NOT have this issue in any way shape or form using kernel branches 3.12, or 3.14. 2) Installing kernels from the 3.13 or 3.16 (I have not bothered with 3.15 branches) branches result in the issue instantly back. 3) AMD has well documented kernel support issues. AMD fglrx integrates itself into the kernel... so how can it NOT be a kernel issue? At least be willing to try the 3.14 branch. Version 3.14.39 is available for download here: http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.14.39-utopic/ It is easy to install and easy to purge if it does not work for you. Instructions were given in one of my recent posts. Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-21 06:50 AM, Mediaklan wrote: I was able to reduce (but not solved) the leak somehow, for 3 days now, using swappiness. I have slightly icreased my swap partition, and setup like this : cat /proc/sys/vm/swappiness sudo sysctl vm.swappiness=40 sudo mousepad /etc/sysctl.conf # confirm you have this line : vm.swappiness=40 Now for the strange part : Memory leak is still happening, gradually reaching 40% as I am using my laptop more and more. But once it reaches 40%, the memory leak won't go any further and i don't see my swap increasing neither (which I found very strange, I chech and recheck, swap is all well and active). Xorg is still the higher ram eater (but not the only one eating ram), but now, it seems stuck to 40% which, at least prevents the need to reboot my laptop as often as before. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Hellou, I followed GVS's instruction above and leak is still exist. Linux Mint 17.1 MATE 1.8.1 Kernel: 3.16.0-34-generic AMD Catalyst driver: 14.20 Uptime about 2 hours: 1479 root 20 0 1126892 840244 101008 S 1,0 20,8 15:56.05 Xorg So almost 21% Xorg has eat memry. uptime; pmap 1479 | grep total 12:19:27 up 2:18, 3 users, load average: 0,37, 0,29, 0,24 total 1166888K This is quite bad. Need some workaround for this issue quite soon. I have to try this again when I have more time. Should I install kernel 3.14? Previous was 3.13. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I cured my issue by installing kernel 3.12.36 and the drivers mentioned in my solution. I was using 3.13.x. I now use 3.14.38 with no issues. Even though it may not be the same for others, the kernel was definitely an issue on my system. What makes this so frustrating is that very few people have this issue, therefore nothing official is being done about it. Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-18 03:32 AM, santzi wrote: Hellou, I followed GVS's instruction above and leak is still exist. Linux Mint 17.1 MATE 1.8.1 Kernel: 3.16.0-34-generic AMD Catalyst driver: 14.20 Uptime about 2 hours: 1479 root 20 0 1126892 840244 101008 S 1,0 20,8 15:56.05 Xorg So almost 21% Xorg has eat memry. uptime; pmap 1479 | grep total 12:19:27 up 2:18, 3 users, load average: 0,37, 0,29, 0,24 total 1166888K This is quite bad. Need some workaround for this issue quite soon. I have to try this again when I have more time. Should I install kernel 3.14? Previous was 3.13. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I build them, using a method close to yours. I've just installed latest 3.16.0-36.48 kernel a few minutes ago, and I can already tell I'm probably gonna still have the issue... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Damn. That is so frustrating. I know how you feel. What distro you using? Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-17 11:14 AM, Mediaklan wrote: I build them, using a method close to yours. I've just installed latest 3.16.0-36.48 kernel a few minutes ago, and I can already tell I'm probably gonna still have the issue... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I'm on kernel 3.16.0-34-generic, already with latest AMD catalyst driver, and I'm still having this issue. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
How did you install the AMD driver? Did you build the packages or use the update drives app, or use the: sh ./drivername.run method. For me only building the packages for my distro worked. The method is in my post. Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-17 10:23 AM, Mediaklan wrote: I'm on kernel 3.16.0-34-generic, already with latest AMD catalyst driver, and I'm still having this issue. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Xubuntu 14.10 x64 on an Aspire One 722 (4go RAM - AMD series C-60). As you say earlier, it's quite frustrating indeed : it's clearly related to fglrx and xorg in some point, but I think it's not related to kernel : this netbook had a fresh install not so long ago and so, started with a 3.16 kernel (or close, can't remember). I had the problem before the reinstall, and after. Go figure. Maybe trying another distro (i was thinking archlinux) would provide some insight, but if it was not for this damned memory leak, I would have been quite happy with my xubuntu right now :/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Still a big problem. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
FWIW, I have Kubuntu 14.10 with an AMD 5770 video card. If i use the fglrx or fglrx-updates drivers, reboot, within 6 hours my 8GB RAM is used up and swap is thrashing. If i switch back to the xserver-xorg-video-ati driver, reboot, then apt- get --purge autoremove, then reboot again... memory use is fine. I've been on for about 6 hours now and use is just under 1GB according to ksysguard. Of course now I cannot play Steam games like TeamFortress 2, which works great if I'm using the fglrx-updates driver. But it's a real pain using that driver and having to reboot every 4 hours. ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: Expired = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Backup using Clonezilla (recommended). STEP ONE: Remove proprietary AMD / ATI drivers. STEP TWO: What kernel are you using? Type in terminal: uname -r If you are not using this kernel (3.14.37) download it here as I know it works very well: http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.14.37-utopic/ You will need all three of the following packages (if your system is 64 bit; if 32 bit, download the corresponding i386 packages): http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.14.37-utopic/linux- headers-3.14.37-031437-generic_3.14.37-031437.201503261136_amd64.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.14.37-utopic/linux- headers-3.14.37-031437_3.14.37-031437.201503261136_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.14.37-utopic/linux- image-3.14.37-031437-generic_3.14.37-031437.201503261136_amd64.deb KERNEL INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (note, do this from a terminal in the folder where the above kernel debs are stored): INSTALL KERNELS: sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.14.37-*.deb linux-image-3.14.37-*.deb Reboot your system. STEP THREE: Do not use the drivers installed via the Additional Drivers app. Make sure you are using these drivers for your AMD / ATI card: http://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/amd-catalyst-omega-14.12-linux-run- installers.zip Here are the install instructions for the above drivers. Make sure you are patient as the build and install procedures take a fair amount of time: #prerequisite packages# sudo apt-get install build-essential cdbs dh-make dkms sudo apt-get install execstack dh-modaliases fakeroot libqtgui4 # If you are 64 bit, install these too sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-multiarch:i386 sudo apt-get install lib32gcc1 libc6-i386 Correct dependency issues with: apt-get install -f # Create and install deb packages for trusty after unzipping the AMD driver package: sudo sh ./insert_amd_driver+package_name_here.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/trusty sudo dpkg -i fglrx*.deb # Enable new settings (make sure you do this before rebooting). sudo aticonfig --initial -f # Reboot your PC Your problem should now be solved. It is recommended you keep the install packages for both the video drivers and the kernel. Keep the instructions as well as you will repeat the process with new drivers etc.. On 15-04-01 05:02 PM, clickwir wrote: Still a big problem. Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 15-04-01 05:02 PM, clickwir wrote: Still a big problem. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
[Expired for fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60 days.] ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Expired -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Bug #1354350 looks like the same as this one. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
@GVS (gvscheik1-g) Is you system still up and running without leaks? I have got 3.11.0-20-generic and the leak is there. I just wonder why Canonic is not interested at all this major bug. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
using 3.13.0-33-lowlatency with fglrx beta driver[1], leak still there ... will test today new installed 3.13.0-34-lowlatency and look if it still happens [1] http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/latest-linux-beta- driver.aspx -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
No leaks since the kernel upgrade. However, I have stopped latest updates of Network-Manager-Gnome at version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 due to the fact that the latest update made the memory leak so bad I could not be up for more than a couple of hours without a reboot. Being that I am unwilling to install the NMG update to see if the new kernel fixes that as well, all I can say is that on my system Xorg is releasing memory now ... even though it still uses a lot... but I have been up for over two days without a reboot and am only using 38% of my memory ... Xorg is still the biggest hog but at least it is now bearable. Note that I am a very heavy user so the system is run hard... so far so good. If you can revert back to NMG 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2, you can prevent an update by both system updates and system upgrades by adding these line to the /etc/apt/preferences file (if it does not exist, create it): Package: network-manager-gnome Pin: version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 Pin-Priority: -1 Package: libnm-gtk-common Pin: version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 Pin-Priority: -1 Package: libnm-gtk0 Pin: version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 Pin-Priority: -1 Use Timeshift https://launchpad.net/%7Eteejee2008/+archive/ubuntu/ppa to back up your setup and try the kernel update. With the above config my system is doing OK now. Good luck! Gordon VS gvsche...@cciwireless.ca On 14-08-15 01:22 AM, Pekka Kola wrote: @GVS (gvscheik1-g) Is you system still up and running without leaks? I have got 3.11.0-20-generic and the leak is there. I just wonder why Canonic is not interested at all this major bug. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
How I stopped the Xorg memory leak (or slowed it down enough to not notice it): 1) I Did NOT update to latest Network-Manager-Gnome update (0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.3). 2) I updated the kernel via system updates to Generic Linux kernel 3.13.0.34.40 3) Installed latest AMD ATI Drivers 14.8 available here: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/embedded?os=Linux+x86rev=13.151 4) I did everything exactly as follows: NOTE This worked well for me. I cannot promise success for you. However, I thought I would share this because the memory leak basically made my system unusable. Hopefully it will work on your system as well. Good Luck! To stop system updates from updating to NMG 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.3, either edit or create the file “/etc/apt/preferences” and add these lines (note that even a system upgrade using apt will leave them alone. Reboot.): Package: network-manager-gnome Pin: version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 Pin-Priority: -1 Package: libnm-gtk-common Pin: version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 Pin-Priority: -1 Package: libnm-gtk0 Pin: version 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 Pin-Priority: -1 Kernel update: Use Timeshift, Clonezilla, or some other reliable app to back things up!!! Next, and for pete's sake, uninstall your proprietary ATI drivers BEFORE updating the kernel or you will likely pooch your system. Reboot, and update the kernel to the version above. Restart your system. ATI 14.8 driver install: (I gathered off the 'net over a year or so ago. I do not remember who posted it, but the credit is his.) Install the following dependencies in order using the command lines below: sudo apt-get install dh-modaliases sudo apt-get install execstack Assuming you downloaded the ATI 14.8 drivers from the above link, extract the ZIP file and open a terminal in the extract folder. Build the install debs by typing the following at the command prompt (note, this will take quite a long time so be patient): sudo sh ./amd-driver-installer-14.201.1005-x86.x86_64.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/trusty To install the packages type the following at the command prompt in the folder where the package are: sudo dpkg -i fglrx*.deb (Note, if you get a error message saying that you have broken dependencies, follow the on-screen instruction to repair them. This will be “apt-get install -f”. Let it finish and then retype the “sudo dpkg -i fglrx*.deb” command. When the install is finished, enable your new settings by typing the following at the command prompt: sudo aticonfig --initial -f Restart your system. You should now have your AMD Catalyst Control Center icons in your menus. AND, the Xorg issue should no longer dominate your Ubuntu usage. Backup your working config! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I also have done a clean install of the best ubuntu yet, and my system is affected by the bug, xorg is leaking 2GB/day as mentioned above. I am new to Ubuntu and previosly was using mac. So ubuntu feels familliar to me, but the buginess bugs me... In obinions what linux needs is not features, but stable core functionality. I'd rather prefer working on a systems that lacks latest features but which is rock solid and efficient. This is true not only foor servers but also for consumer PCs We were considering installing Ubuntus at our office, but droped the idea beacase we could not be certain that it will not be giving us a support headache. May be I was unlucky, but despitre common notion that windows is a buggy beast, it is my expericne that Ubuntu has more troubles, conflicts etc... So far Mac is the most trouble-free computer i used. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I am very pleased to say that on my system the memory leak appears to be corrected by upgrading to generic kernel 3.13.0.33.39. Xorg is once again releasing memory. It has been only 24 hours of up time so I have my fingers crossed. Before the kernel upgrade I would have had to reboot at least twice. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I do not know if anyone is working on this horrible bug. Being that I noticed users here said they upgraded to Trusty (as did I), I decided to do a clean install to see if indeed the issue was confined to upgraded systems. Alas, the memory leak is as bad as ever on a clean install. Trusty is supposed to be the best ubuntu ever ... well I have several severe problems with it that did not exist prior to Trusty. Sorry, just frustrated ... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Hi! Is anybody working on the bug? I find myself in the same situation with my AMD graphic card, memory Xorg leak is about 2 GB per day. So i have to restart the system every once in a while. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
And I have the same issue on my Toshiba C650D w/ 3 GB and AMD Radeon 6350. Being that it is an older laptop and has only 3 GB memory, I have to either restart or kill and restart Xorg many times a day. Terrible, and soon to be a deal breaker for Xubuntu if a fix is not released very soon. This started with installing Trusty over 12.04. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
@Nipul Gandhi Based on the date of your comment, I ask if you noticed the memory leak exacerbated after the recent Network-manager-gnome 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.3 update from Network-manager-gnome 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2? After the above NMG update, on my system, Xorg uses up all memory several times a day; prior to the update it was once a day or once every two days. I have filed a NWG bug (bug #1351903) regarding this. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
** Package changed: xorg (Ubuntu) = fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
If you get a worser problem with the updated network-manager-gnome, does killing nm-applet free some of the leaked memory? ** Changed in: fglrx-installer (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
No, it does not release any of the memory used by Xorg, just the memory used by NMG. One can exit all open apps, and even kill many processes and Xorg retains the leaked memory. There is definitely some relation between the latest NMG update and the Xorg memory leak. I have since backracked to Network-manager-gnome 0.9.8.8-0ubuntu4.2 simply to have a usable system for more than a few hours. Note: The memory leak, both before and after the NMG update begins as soon as any network activity through either eth0 or wlan0 is initiated. Prior to this any leak is minimal; after it, the leak is extreme. Using as app such as Glances etc., you can actually watch the megabytes leak away every 2 - 5 seconds. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
To be clear (which the above was not): The extreme memory leakage mentioned in the last paragraph above is of course, AFTER the NMG update. However, the leak before the NMG update is still initiated by activity through the network interfaces, it is just not anywhere near as extreme. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I have the same problem. I have a DELL XP with 8GB and a AMD Radeon 5700 XOrg will grow to take up around 5-6 GB every 24 hours. I have to kill Xorg with sudo restart lightdm daily. The issue only started after I upgraded from Ubuntu 13.10 to 14.04 Please help ! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I have the same problem since I upgraded from 13.10 to 14.04 on my TOSHIBA S50D. AMD A10 4 core processor and a RADEON HD 8500 dual graphis card. With only the system monitor running in a 24 hour period Xorg consumes 7GB of pgysical memory and 4 GB of swap space. Another symptom, is that on the systm monitor it shows the 4 cores, but they appear to working on the the same task, amost like they were acting as a single core processor. I initially saw this same behaviour when I install 13.04. The resilution was to install the AMD driver, however, when I attempt to install the AMD driver the installation process complains that there is an existing fglrx and to remove it. Once I remove the fglrx package I boot into LOW GRAPHICS MODE. Again, if I user the terminal in low graphics mode and try to complie the AMD driver, the process trys to create a fglrx package and the installation process complains that the is an existing fglrx installed package. Under Additional Drivers, I get the memory leak whether I use the Xorg driver, or the fglrx-updates or the fglrx option. I also do not see any of the four cores operating independently. I would appreciate suggestion, because I am running dry. Thanks -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I have the same problem, memory leak galore, fglrx in combination with Xorg and the selected window manager. Ironically the bug seem to trigger memory leaks in Xorg a lot faster when using Gnome classic login (metacity), like 1GB per day, than it does when you login choosing Unity (default), where it leaks roughly 200mb per day for me. In comparison, on another heavily used desktop with Ubuntu 12.04 and nvidia drivers, Xorg allocates roughly 200mb after a month uptime using Gnome classic login (metacity). I guess one of the reasons this bug report is left unassigned, because Unity in general is leaky, and has been since launch with slowly growing Xorg, so this is expected to some extent. So either use Unity login as workaround, or use classic login (metacity) and watch Xorg leak faster than you can type this command: ps -eo fname,rss | grep Xorg -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Same here, trusty and fglrx, eventually xorg eats up 3.5 gb of RAM and I have to restart. Otherwise it will eventually lock up the entire system (can't alt-ctrl out to a terminal). However I can still ssh into the machine, but xorg refuses to be killed. xrestop doesn't show anything with more than 35MB of pixmaps, maybe 80MB total. X seems to leak memory when using graphically intense programs (e.g. a game that uses hardware acceleration). I compiled the latest fglrx driver from AMD (ahead of the repository fglrx) and the same thing happens. This all did not happen before the upgrade to trusty... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
I suspect the memory leak is related to fglrx. After I removed it, Xorg stopped eating my RAM. Note that OP is also using fglrx. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 1314787] Re: Memory leak
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314787 Title: Memory leak To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/1314787/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
