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Joy to the world!
« on: February 15, 2006 12:56 pm CST »
The forums are up again!
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2006 05:50 pm CST »
It should remain that way from now on.
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2006 07:39 pm CST »
How relevant your sig is to my current situation, Particle.  I am asked how linux is better than windows all the time (been running Ubuntu 5.10 for three weeks now).  I never really have a straight answer.  So they ask how it is different, and I tell them it really isnt much harder than windows to use, it is just a different environment that takes a couple weeks to become adjusted to.  Same would go for an OSX user switching to Windows, or vice versa.

I would say my latest experience has been very very nice.  Using my desktop now instead of my laptop.  Unfortunately, I have been at a loss at trying to get my 9800XT to work with direct rendering.  Drivers installed and everything, and run every configuration under the sun.  *sigh*  Perhaps I should ask if my roommate would like to try my 9800XT while I use his FX5500 *shiver*.
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2006 08:36 pm CST »
Double post:

I felt bad for even saying such things about linux, so I gave direct rendering one more try.  Again, went to an Ubuntu guide for installing the drivers properly, and realized I had missed a few key things.  Paid attention to every detail (really it was only like 7 small steps, nothing huge or overly technical about it).

Let me say this, I am THOUROUGHLY impressed!  Ran UT2004 Demo natively at 1280x1024, and I bet I could go even higher.  I'm installing Doom III next.
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2006 08:42 pm CST »
Unfortunately, the latest fglrx drivers have broken my HW 3D in linux.  I upgraded from last year's last release...and it broke.
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2006 10:00 pm CST »
why not uninstall fglrx, and xorg (i guess) and reinstall it?

What is your current distro setup?
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2006 10:05 pm CST »
Crazy... I haven't checked in a couple weeks.. and so tonight I do.. and they're back and stuff..
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2006 10:13 pm CST »
With all this tech talk, how come uberclockers hasnt gotten very far off the ground?  Actually, the site isnt up at all :x
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2006 10:23 pm CST »
I haven't had the time to properly launch it.  It'll stay down until I do.  I still have the domain registered, though.

I've uninstalled fglrx, the restricted modules, and everything...but when I install the driver again it doesn't work right.

Currently, I use Ubuntu 5.10 like you do.  I opted for the i686 version instead of the AMD64 one due to (ironically) 3D issues with the fglrx driver.
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2006 02:12 am CST »
Here was my installation guide.  I followed Method 2 (for the newer 8.20.x drivers that are downloaded from ati.com)

http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu ... tion_Guide

Follow it to the letter, and hopefully you will have great success.
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2006 03:56 pm CST »
That looks pretty much like what I did.  No dice.  It worked with the December drives, but no joy for the new ones.
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2006 12:53 am CST »
look, it's the Darwin and Particle show!
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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2006 02:16 am CST »
Quote from: "ChineseNeil"
look, it's the Darwin and Particle show!


Your second post and already a spammer.  You'll fit right in around these parts.
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2006 10:04 pm CST »
wtf i've been here! you should know me by now
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2006 10:21 pm CST »
I love you neil.
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