Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2013-04-12 Thread Darren Roberts
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series To manage notifications about this bug go to: h

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2013-04-12 Thread Alberto Milone
Using driver 173 with Unity is not really recommended. If your card supports newer releases, please switch to them or rely on the open nouveau driver. ** Changed in: jockey (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Invalid ** Changed in: nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed =>

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2012-05-31 Thread alezflute
Why does it no longer affects unity? There is a bug with glx on the 32bit driver but apparently the 64bit one works. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Ti

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2012-05-22 Thread Daniel van Vugt
** No longer affects: unity ** No longer affects: unity (Ubuntu) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2012-05-22 Thread alezflute
Version 173.14.34 is out, did someone try it ,Precise or other version? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2012-03-12 Thread Denis Kniazhev
@rebaker203: Upgrading from 11.04 to 11.10 fixed the issue for me a while ago. I use 'GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone'. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title:

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2012-03-11 Thread Bobby Baker
This same bug appears on my Nvidia FX5600 256mb AGP using the 173 driver after upgrading to Natty 11.04. This driver worked great in my customized Maverick 10.10. It ran compiz great. Now there is no 3d accel. Runs 2d gnome with no effects. It say's the recommended 173 driver is installed but not i

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2012-02-03 Thread alezflute
Did anyone give it a try with any alpha version of Precise? If I find the time to do so will post an update here. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-12-20 Thread rockraven
@alezflute i just tried it, didn't work! All manual install versions i've tried jammed at or before starting lightdm. As a matter of procedure (maybe someone can pitch in some tips) i did the following: 1. killed the current lightdm from virtual console 2. ran installer 3. got an initial error s

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-12-20 Thread alezflute
Is there anyone to confirm that with a manual install of the 173.14.31 driver unity-3d will work? With only one comment it feels a bit adventurous since the process isn't exactly noob-friendly. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvid

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-11-18 Thread gerstrong
Blacklisting the nouveau drivers (the module) and installing the latest official drivers solve most of the related FX problems. http://www.nvidia.de/object/linux-display-amd64-173.14.31-driver-de.html Could the Ubuntu Team please update the package to that version? 173.14.30 has some bugs using F

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-11-11 Thread BlouBlou
Guys, I had the same problem with FX. Now I'm using a new PC with GTX series (nvidia, of course) and Unity works fine. So confirmed, the problem is just for FX series. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-11-11 Thread halw
Same problem with Kubuntu 11.10 on Dell 5150 laptop with Nvidia geforce fx go5200 gpu. After activating 173 driver screen goes black after login screen. Prior to login screens are full of odd patterns. FWIW, this was a fresh install. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-11-11 Thread halw
** Tags added: 11.10 kubuntu -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series To manage notific

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-10-04 Thread rockraven
It seams that Unity in Oneiric beta2 falls back to 2D so the "problem" is less of an issue. Still i haven't found a workaround that actually enables my GeForce 525M (i'm using the onboard Intel graphics). Has anyone found a reasonable sollution? -- You received this bug notification because you

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-09-17 Thread Ramin Nakisa
Same problem with natty and a GeForce 7100. lspci|grep nVidia|grep VGA 02:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV44 [GeForce 7100 GS] (rev a1) uname -a Linux ilex 2.6.38-11-generic #48-Ubuntu SMP Fri Jul 29 19:05:14 UTC 2011 i686 athlon i386 GNU/Linux glxinfo|grep render direct r

Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-09-11 Thread Omer Akram
ech0wave, I use nvidia-current with nvida 9800gtx+ and it works perfectly fine you are using the wrong driver -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title:

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-09-10 Thread ech0wave
Natty with 9800 GTX same error. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series To manage noti

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-08-20 Thread Svilen
I can confirm this with my GT 520 card, but when I deactivate the driver, reboot, activate again, and reboot again, everything seems to work fine again, even though Additional Drivers reports that driver is activated but currently not in use. Hopefully this will last. -- You received this bug not

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-08-01 Thread Peter Bjorndal
I'm having the same problem. I have an nvidia GTX 460m driver and I am getting the same message. I can't watch or edit videos very well because of it. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-26 Thread ef
Hi Doogie, I am using Ubuntu classic mode in 11.04 (no unity) , and the bug is still an issue, the bug is for accelerated graphics being reported as not in use, regardless of Unity being used or not. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed t

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-26 Thread doogie
friends, a temporary fix to this problem that worked for me is to install UNITY 2D from the repositories. using unity 2d does not use the accelerated features of the graphics card. it looks exactly like unity 3d and also runs faster. 1. install unity 2d is in the repositories (synaptic package ma

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-26 Thread ef
Omer, This bug is affecting not only FX series. Is there a specific bug for the geforce 7 series I can submit bug report too? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-26 Thread Primal-id
Not limited to FX series. I"m also getting it on both an upgrade and new install on same device description: VGA compatible controller product: C67 [GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M] vendor: nVidia Corporation Any update on when this will be fixed? This is a major problem. Windows often

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-26 Thread Omer Akram
bug 769402 says Geforce FX card are to be blacklisted for Unity-3d as they are not capable enough or the drivers are just broken. ef, do remember this bug concentrates on the FX series cards so you are not facing this issue I believe -- You received this bug notification because you are a member

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-26 Thread ef
Same problem here natty 11.04 Nvidia 9500GT Installed but not active -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVi

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-22 Thread John Mish
Not sure if this is related... I've instlaled both Kubuntu 11.04 and Ubuntu 10.10 on my desktop with a MSI GeForce GTS 450 and both installations have the same results, except: In Kubuntu 11.04, I get the famous "Activated but not in use" message, while in Ubuntu 10.10 I don't get this message.

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-13 Thread Linuxexperte
Can confirm the same here on my System LinuxMint 11 Katya. Graphic-card: 02:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation C79 [GeForce 9200M G] (rev b1) andrea@MintSchleppi ~ $ uname -a Linux MintSchleppi 2.6.38-10-generic #46-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jun 28 15:07:17 UTC 2011 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GN

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-12 Thread Anekdotchik
The same bug appears on my NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX ser

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-07 Thread Ivan Sorensen
This occurs for me on an Nvidia G100 card under Kubuntu 11.4, so the problem isn't specific to Unity. Performance in 3D games is noticeably worse than under 10.10 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubu

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-06 Thread Matthew Schwimmer
Same problem amd same card as T meyer. The same bug appears on my NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M with NVIDIA-Current drivers. The System (11.04) just starts Ubuntu-Classic and the driver is activated but not in use (jockey). When i edit the xorg.conf File by adding "Driver nv" or "Driver nvidia" the syste

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-02 Thread Ashraf
i had before that "This driver is activated but not currently in use" but before 2 days i had upgrade i did but now i can't activate the nvidia geforce 8400m gz and u know after that new upgrade can't start the ubuntu just black screen i go to the recovary and from there i start my ubuntu ah no

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-07-02 Thread G. Carrillo
I have the exact same video card and issue as T Meyer: The same bug appears on my NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M with NVIDIA-Current drivers. The System (11.04) just starts Ubuntu-Classic and the driver is activated but not in use (jockey). When i edit the xorg.conf File by adding "Driver nv" or "Driver n

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-06-29 Thread Goffredo Marocchi
It affects my system at work as well. Both with regular Xorg stack as well as with the edgers' repo. I am running with the 173.x drivers which have the common "active... but not in use" problem as others have mentioned here before. Also, the standard Xorg configuration nVIDIA generates does not

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-06-23 Thread Pedro Villavicencio
** Changed in: unity (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-173 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/772207 Title: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-06-20 Thread Sean Aitken
I don't like being just a "Me, too!", but the question I have is whether the problem here is Unity, some other library, or the NVIDIA drivers. I'm trying to use Blender on my dual boot HP notebook, and noticed that the Nouveau drivers work better in two main ways: - Unity 3D works - HIbernate, s

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-06-20 Thread BlouBlou
I modified a bit the bug tittle. ** Summary changed: - version 173.14.30 is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series + version 173.14.30 driver is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-driv