[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1574354] Re: playing .mp4 in VLC freezes machine

2017-12-20 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Hi everyone ! Considering the potentially very wide scope of a bug that would freeze the X server, could you guys & gals give more details ? - OS / ARCH - GPU - Proprietary or open source driver ? - X or Wayland ? - Any PPA ? - How often the bug occurs ? Is it completely random ? - Does it occur

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1574354] Re: playing .mp4 in VLC freezes machine

2017-11-18 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Hi ! I encounter this issue too (complete X freeze sometimes when seeking too much in videos in VLC). I thought that was related to using Nvidia VDPAU. I saw this behaviour on 2 very different machines. Using KDE Neon based on Ubuntu 16.04. Tried latest NVIDIA drivers & VLC PPA. This PPA is

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2011-08-27 Thread Mahendra Tallur
I'm pleased to announce this issue is *fixed* for me in Ubuntu Natty ! (xserver-xorg-input-joystick must NOT be installed, otherwise the joystick will control the mouse) I have some issues with inverted axis though, but it's a distinct issue ! -- You received this bug notification because you

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2011-08-27 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Well, it's not needed anymore (it was in former Ubuntu releases), apparently, it must be using the xserver-xorg-input-evdev driver... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-input-evdev in Ubuntu.

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 185600] Re: libreoffice repeatedly freezes after resuming laptop from sleep

2011-06-04 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Indeed, it's happened for several Ubuntu releases already : only when Compiz is enabled (and thus, Unity as well as it's a Compiz plugin), and apparently only with Nvidia cards (proprietary driver). -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-11-20 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Same as mmiicc here (amd64). By the way, I have the same issue with the alsa backports, which is why I still use an older kernel (2.6.35-22). -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/527912 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X,

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2010-11-05 Thread Mahendra Tallur
As of Maverick : no need to install a custom fdi anymore to get the gamepad recognized : I only needed to install xserver-xorg-input- joystick. However, the digital stick still controls the mouse cursor. -- USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 600178] Re: Screen tearing when dragging window, in videos and other large screen redraws

2010-10-19 Thread Mahendra Tallur
I'm not sure my comment will be relevant, but I've just noticed some tearing *at the top of the screen only* (that's barely noticeable -- in openGL 2D games like SMC for instance), when using nvidia proprietary drivers + compiz. Please note I'm doing the following which usually gives a flawless

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-10-14 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Out of curiosity, I tried the updated modules ; it still works properly (stylus) with my CTH-661 (model ID is 00d3 as well). -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/527912 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is a direct

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-10-12 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Stefan : BTW, I don't know what changed meanwhile, but I don't have to manually insert the updated module anymore : the tablet (stylus only, no gesture / touch but that's good anyway) works automagically at boot time :) Thanks again, Stefan ! -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-10-08 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Oh ! Yes it DOES work ; I had to manually sudo insmod /lib/modules/2.6.35-22-generic/updates/input/wacom.ko ! -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/527912 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is a direct subscriber.

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-10-08 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Stefan : maybe I missed sth, but I just installed those input backports modules rebooted ; my Wacom PT (CTH-661) doesn't seem to work. I also have the package xserver-xorg-input-wacom installed. Are there any other steps to perform ? Thanks ! -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-10-08 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Well, modinfo wacom gives : filename: /lib/modules/2.6.35-22-generic/kernel/drivers/input/tablet/wacom.ko and uname -r : 2.6.35-22-generic Thank you ! -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/527912 You received this bug notification because you are a

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 527912] Re: Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized

2010-09-30 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Well, as of today, Maverick RC, the Wacom PT (CTH-661) is still not recognized. -- Wacom Bamboo CTH-661 not recognized https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/527912 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is a direct subscriber.

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 635724] [NEW] Nvidia : default xorg.conf settings prevent smooth Compiz operation (jerky animation)

2010-09-11 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Public bug reported: Hi ! Ubuntu automatically generates an xorg.conf file when installing the proprietary Nvidia drivers. It works very well overall, however, one cannot get a smooth Compiz experience without addiing two options in xorg.conf. * Option TripleBuffer True : without this option,

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 635724] Re: Nvidia : default xorg.conf settings prevent smooth Compiz operation (jerky animation)

2010-09-11 Thread Mahendra Tallur
** Attachment added: .proc.driver.nvidia.cards.0.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/635724/+attachment/1570554/+files/.proc.driver.nvidia.cards.0.txt ** Attachment added: .proc.driver.nvidia.registry.txt

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 629910] Re: nvidia 256.53 xorg-server 1.9.0 performance regression with antialiased text

2010-09-06 Thread Mahendra Tallur
I encounter this issue as well (nvidia 256.53, Meerkat beta). BTW, the IgnoreABI option doesn't seem to be required anymore as of today. (i.e. : playing HD videos or OpenGL apps are smooth -- scrolling text or moving a window about a window that is full of text is *extremely* slow, while it's

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2010-05-30 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Well, your gamepad may not be useless in all cases (for instance, for fullscreen games that capture the mouse pointer and do not react to double-clicks). Here happens with my both controllers : Speedlink 360 style and Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Analog. Anyway, the problem seems to be that X is

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2010-04-27 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Under Ubuntu Lucid RC : there's definitely progress. A custom .fdi file is not necessary anymore ! One just has to install the joystick input driver and it works, but still controls the mouse pointer as well. (plus some invered axis on the 2nd stick + the need to unplug/replug the first time)

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2010-03-04 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Thank you Bryce. I haven't tried in Lucid yet, but it turns out the issue is upstream anyway (I just tried and got the very same results in an up to date ArchLinux distro : works but fdi required, unplug/replug required, inverted axis, both mouse stick... Worked with evdev instead of joystick

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2010-03-04 Thread Mahendra Tallur
FYI, there are 2 entries in lshal : udi = '/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/usb_device_1a34_802_noserial' info.linux.driver = 'usb' (string) info.parent = '/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/usb_device_1d6b_1__00_1a_0' (string) info.product = 'USB GAMEPAD 8116' (string) info.subsystem =

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2010-02-23 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Hi, well, sorry for the lack of input ! Actually, if I don't install xserver-xorg-input-joystick, it seems I cannot get the device detected. Which is probably due to the fact that the .fdi file I *have to* install specifies : match key=input.product string=ACRUX USB GAMEPAD 8116 remove

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 418470] Re: USB Gamepad detected as mouse (Speedlink 360 style)

2009-12-10 Thread Mahendra Tallur
Well, I'm a bit lost... I only manage to get it recognized when using the entry merge key=input.x11_driver type=stringjoystick/merge in the relevant .fdi file. (one OK but not perfect fdi file can be found here :