Re: X.org Translucency Lockup: Should I file a bug?
On Thu, Sep 08, 2005 at 03:37:13AM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With the recent move of X.org into testing, I installed it, upgraded KDE to 3.4 from unstable, and proceeded to try out the new stuff. Shadows work great, but as soon as I turn on translucency, the computer locks up hard. Well, I can move the mouse cursor, but that is absolutely it. No keyboard input works at all--can't change VTs, can't restart X. No mouse clicking works. It took several hard resets before I figured out that translucency was the cause. Since these special effects in X.org are known to be somewhat unstable right now, should I file a bug on this, or just wait for a new release? It obviously doesn't have this effect on everyone's system, or else no one would use translucency at all, so perhaps it's an issue with Debian's build of it? Anyway, should I file a bug or just wait? :) I've tried to get shadows working with xcompmgr and usually as soon as I try to move a window or roll it up, the system locks hard as well. CPU for X goes to 100%. I don't need to reboot, but I do have to shell in remotely and restart X. The problem is that I don't know where the problem lies: X.org or xcompmgr or nvidia drivers. I did manage to get things to be stable on a laptop with an S3 card, but without acceleration it's really too slow. cheers dc -- David Purton [EMAIL PROTECTED] For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9a signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Re: X.org Translucency Lockup: Should I file a bug?
On 9/8/05, David Purton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've tried to get shadows working with xcompmgr and usually as soon as I try to move a window or roll it up, the system locks hard as well. CPU for X goes to 100%. I don't need to reboot, but I do have to shell in remotely and restart X. The problem is that I don't know where the problem lies: X.org or xcompmgr or nvidia drivers. I did manage to get things to be stable on a laptop with an S3 card, but without acceleration it's really too slow. Hm. Well, no probs with shadows here (yet, anyway). I tried enabling the DAMAGE and RENDER extensions in xorg.conf just in case, but that didn't help, still locks up. I'd be glad to help debug it if someone would tell me how. Is this even the right list? Should I be asking on -devel?
Re: X.org Translucency Lockup: Should I file a bug?
Hi, I've had the same problem for some time now. It's been a long time since i've played w/ it, but iirc the nvidia (you are using binary like me i'm assuming?) documentation warns that the composite extension is not supported and experimental. Same goes for the RenderAccel option in the xorg.conf. I *think* that for right now it's an issue w/ the stinking binary drivers as opposed to a problem w/ x.org. As has been previously mentioned however, it's really not practical to run w/out the hardware acceleration... Anyway, i think for now we're just kind of stuck waiting for nvidia. Good luck, Cameron MathesonOn 9/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:On 9/8/05, David Purton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've tried to get shadows working with xcompmgr and usually as soon as I try to move a window or roll it up, the system locks hard as well. CPU for X goes to 100%. I don't need to reboot, but I do have to shell in remotely and restart X. The problem is that I don't know where the problem lies: X.org or xcompmgr or nvidia drivers. I did manage to get things to be stable on a laptop with an S3 card, but without acceleration it's really too slow.Hm.Well, no probs with shadows here (yet, anyway).I tried enablingthe DAMAGE and RENDER extensions in xorg.conf just in case, butthat didn't help, still locks up.I'd be glad to help debug it ifsomeone would tell me how.Is this even the right list?Should I be asking on -devel?
Re: X.org Translucency Lockup: Should I file a bug?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With the recent move of X.org into testing, I installed it, upgraded KDE to 3.4 from unstable, and proceeded to try out the new stuff. Shadows work great, but as soon as I turn on translucency, the computer locks up hard. Well, I can move the mouse cursor, but that is absolutely it. No keyboard input works at all--can't change VTs, can't restart X. No mouse clicking works. It took several hard resets before I figured out that translucency was the cause. Since these special effects in X.org are known to be somewhat unstable right now, should I file a bug on this, or just wait for a new release? It obviously doesn't have this effect on everyone's system, or else no one would use translucency at all, so perhaps it's an issue with Debian's build of it? Anyway, should I file a bug or just wait? :) Is this with Nvidia driver? If so, has been noted for a long time: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31858page=22pp=15highlight=loop H -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
