[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1659075] Re: Live media lacks functioning driver for AMD Polaris GPUs, resulting in X failing to start and unusable text console

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[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1659075] Re: Live media lacks functioning driver for AMD Polaris GPUs, resulting in X failing to start and unusable text console

We're talking about the live/install media... throwing the image on a USB drive and booting it, for trialling or installing the OS. I have not tried the 16.04 (not .1) media. However, I wouldn't expect different results. ...How would I install an alternate kernel on the live image? In the instal

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1659075] Re: Live media lacks functioning driver for AMD Polaris GPUs, resulting in X failing to start and unusable text console

Did this issue start happening after an update/upgrade? Was there a prior kernel version where you were not having this particular problem? Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.10 kernel[