In the same computer with different Ubuntu versions I get the following information about OpenGL:
Maverick 10.10 from Hardinfo Vendor ATI Technologies Inc. Renderer ATI Radeon HD 5450 Version 4.1.10362 Compatibility Profile Context Direct Rendering Yes Maverick 10.10 from amdcccle OpenGL Provider ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL Renderer ATI Radeon HD 5450 OpenGL Version 4.1.10362 Compatibility Profile Context Natty 11.04 from Hardinfo Vendor Unknown Renderer Unknown Version Unknown Direct Rendering No Natty 11.04 from amdcccle OpenGL Provider ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL Renderer ATI Radeon HD 5450 OpenGL Version 4.1.10362 Compatibility Profile Context -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/685682 Title: Unity doesn't work with proprietary ATI drivers, but works with free drivers -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs