The only foolish questions are those that are not asked. This --> 2.6.27.7-desktop-1mnb is the kernel version you are running. I need to know this as we are going to attempt installing the ati GNU/Linux driver ourselves. Hopefully the install will be successfull and everything will be working correctly.

We need to have a few things in place before we can start the install.

1. You need to download the correct GNU/Linux driver for your gfx card from the ati site.

2. We need to add the kernel-devel files for the driver to compile against.

While you are doing number one. Open a konsole session, switch to root by typing su followed by your root password.

Now type this:

I got this message when I typed that in the konsole:

cleaning stale lock
Package kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.27.7-1mnb-1-1mnb2.i586 is already installed

That's fine, all we need now is the gfx card driver from the ati website. Type exit twice to leave root mode and close the konsole.

Can you help me locate the driver I need to download. I have one that I've already downloaded from the ATI website, but I'm not certain it's the correct one. The name of the file I've downloaded is:


ati-driver-installer-8-12-x86.x86_64.run

That is the correct driver. When you save it, save it to your home/username folder. If you have saved it to another location, move it to your home/username folder.

Ok....... It's there. (home/alan........ correct?).... My names Alan BTW. :-)



Now I have to do the "sh" command in the konsole as per the installation procedures outlined in the .pdf file from the ATI website........correct? I think it is:



sh ./ati-driver-installer-8-10-x86.x86_64.run.........?

No not yet, first you have to remove the driver you installed previous to this.

Do: Alt & F2 then type: mcc, click run and enter your root password.

Go to Install & Remove Software. Type in the search box ati and select any installed ati driver for removal and remove it.

Once that is done, close the Mandriva Control Centre (mcc) and now you can start the install.

If you choose the custom option you can make sure all the components are going to be installed.

I would also say generate for a specific distribution (this can always be done after) to ensure compatibility.

Good Luck

PS. Don't forget to switch to root using su before typing the command to run the install.

I hate to leave a problem mid-stream but it's time for me to go.

A few tips:

1. Follow the manual closely.

2. Even if you think you know what to do next, confirm it first.

3. When you have done everything as instructed reboot your computer.

4. Test using fglrxinfo look for something like this: OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc.

5. See if you can see the cube and gears by typing: fgl_glxgears

Once again, good luck.

Ok. I'll check back tomorrow. Thank you!

Some things to ponder on:





Still no cube and gears OR the ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL vendor string......... ? Too, I keep getting "bumped" back to the login screen??? I will await further instructions and advice.

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Greetings Bumping your post doesn't do anything. Is the situation still:

That is correct. I have played with "aticonfig" to the point I don't know what changes I've made. Hopefully you can help some more. Thank God your back!!!........ LOL ........ I lowered the screen resolution to 1024 X 768 in hopes of stopping the problem of being "bumped" back to the log in screen. It has helped a lot. I'm not sure how it was changed.

Is it possible I can get us back on a clean slate?

It's nice to be wanted Do you mean start from scratch? Did you run: and then reboot?