Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus x52f performance
On 06/07/11 21:58, Chris Rowson wrote: Hi all, I recently bought an Asus X42F laptop computer with a Nehalem Core i3 M330 CPU with integrated Intel HD GPU. I'm finding that it works somewhat better under Windows 7 than under Ubuntu. For example: There is certainly one big bug with the integrated Core i3 graphics that has affected us since it first came out. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/614238 This makes the VGA output unusable and from what I can tell is still not really fixed. So my point is that I wouldn't be all that surprised if there are other bugs with Intel graphics - they have hardly had a glorious past... Al -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus x52f performance
On Jul 7, 2011 7:52 AM, Alan Lord (News) alansli...@gmail.com wrote: On 06/07/11 21:58, Chris Rowson wrote: Hi all, I recently bought an Asus X42F laptop computer with a Nehalem Core i3 M330 CPU with integrated Intel HD GPU. I'm finding that it works somewhat better under Windows 7 than under Ubuntu. For example: There is certainly one big bug with the integrated Core i3 graphics that has affected us since it first came out. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/614238 This makes the VGA output unusable and from what I can tell is still not really fixed. So my point is that I wouldn't be all that surprised if there are other bugs with Intel graphics - they have hardly had a glorious past... Al -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ It's a shame really, because it seems that graphics drivers are a bit if a stumbling block no matter what hardware you go for, especially if you want 3D accelerated graphics. Strange the that Ubuntu would push the 3D.desktop in its more recent releases. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus x52f performance
On 7 July 2011 14:57, Chris Rowson christopherrow...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 7, 2011 7:52 AM, Alan Lord (News) alansli...@gmail.com wrote: On 06/07/11 21:58, Chris Rowson wrote: Hi all, I recently bought an Asus X42F laptop computer with a Nehalem Core i3 M330 CPU with integrated Intel HD GPU. I'm finding that it works somewhat better under Windows 7 than under Ubuntu. For example: There is certainly one big bug with the integrated Core i3 graphics that has affected us since it first came out. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/614238 This makes the VGA output unusable and from what I can tell is still not really fixed. So my point is that I wouldn't be all that surprised if there are other bugs with Intel graphics - they have hardly had a glorious past... Al -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ It's a shame really, because it seems that graphics drivers are a bit if a stumbling block no matter what hardware you go for, especially if you want 3D accelerated graphics. Strange the that Ubuntu would push the 3D.desktop in its more recent releases. Nvidia support is generally OK even if it is proprietary. It seems to be a common factor in some new laptops though, so it's another thing to consider when buying one that you are going to run Linux on. Hopefully it will be resolved in one way or another in time. s/ -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood Is this your sanderling? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Asus x52f performance
Hi all, I recently bought an Asus X42F laptop computer with a Nehalem Core i3 M330 CPU with integrated Intel HD GPU. I'm finding that it works somewhat better under Windows 7 than under Ubuntu. For example: My son play flash games on the Internet. I've seen a bit of graphical corruption on a couple of these (under Chrome). The 'stripy' texture on the iPlayer website background seems to flicker. As daft as it sounds, it's a bit like when someone with a stripy suit went on TV in the olden days ;-) Web browsing in Chrome on Ubuntu feels slower than that on Windows. Intel graphics drivers were detected and installed automatically, and Unity seems to be running properly. Can anyone throw any light on what might be happening here. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus x52f performance
On 6 July 2011 21:58, Chris Rowson christopherrow...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I recently bought an Asus X42F laptop computer with a Nehalem Core i3 M330 CPU with integrated Intel HD GPU. I'm finding that it works somewhat better under Windows 7 than under Ubuntu. For example: My son play flash games on the Internet. I've seen a bit of graphical corruption on a couple of these (under Chrome). The 'stripy' texture on the iPlayer website background seems to flicker. As daft as it sounds, it's a bit like when someone with a stripy suit went on TV in the olden days ;-) Web browsing in Chrome on Ubuntu feels slower than that on Windows. Intel graphics drivers were detected and installed automatically, and Unity seems to be running properly. Can anyone throw any light on what might be happening here. It will most likely be with the GPU: I had similar problems with some Dell Vostro 6x00 laptops a few months ago, can't remember the detail now but some Intel HD GPUs aren't properly supported as yet (to my knowledge - I was using 10.10 and haven't tested 11.04). You'd have to get the model number for more specific information. s/ -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood Is this your sanderling? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus x52f performance
Hi all, I recently bought an Asus X42F laptop computer with a Nehalem Core i3 M330 CPU with integrated Intel HD GPU. I'm finding that it works somewhat better under Windows 7 than under Ubuntu. For example: My son play flash games on the Internet. I've seen a bit of graphical corruption on a couple of these (under Chrome). The 'stripy' texture on the iPlayer website background seems to flicker. As daft as it sounds, it's a bit like when someone with a stripy suit went on TV in the olden days ;-) Web browsing in Chrome on Ubuntu feels slower than that on Windows. Intel graphics drivers were detected and installed automatically, and Unity seems to be running properly. Can anyone throw any light on what might be happening here. It will most likely be with the GPU: I had similar problems with some Dell Vostro 6x00 laptops a few months ago, can't remember the detail now but some Intel HD GPUs aren't properly supported as yet (to my knowledge - I was using 10.10 and haven't tested 11.04). You'd have to get the model number for more specific information. s/ I'm using 11.04 64bit. I believe this is the processor (and the GPU is integrated on the same chip) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i3_microprocessors#.22Arrandale.22_.2832_nm.29 Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
