Can't get 3D graphics working under (K)ubuntu

Logomachist · 10-23-2009, 06:55 AM

I installed Ubuntu, then switched to Kubuntu. I can't get the fancy 3D graphics working in either environment. I have a Radeon HD 4670 graphics card.

What can I do to fix this?

adamk75 · 10-23-2009, 08:08 AM

Did you install the proprietary drivers for your card?

Adam

archlinux_jessica · 10-23-2009, 02:51 PM

And question. What are you trying to use to get the 3D graphics? Ubuntu(Gnome) would need compiz to get the 3D graphical items working. On KDE 4.x it comes with a 3D environment, but you can still use compiz if you wish, but ether one you would have to configure. Also yes do you have the proprietary drivers set up? That would cause a huge difference.

-Jessica-

Logomachist · 10-23-2009, 09:54 PM

The card didn't come with a CD so I didn't even think about needing proprietary drivers.

::runs off::

Thre, I downloaded the driver (ati-driver-installer-9-10-x86.x86_64.run) and tried to execute it but it output "ati-driver-installer-9-10-x86.x86_64.run: command not found". Is there something I'm missing?

manwithaplan · 10-23-2009, 11:57 PM

You need to make it executable first try:

Code:

# chmod +x ati-driver-installer-9-10-x86.x86_64.run
# sh ./ati-driver-installer-9-10-x86.x86_64.run

See if that helps

linuxlover.chaitanya · 10-24-2009, 02:16 AM

In Ubuntu you will need to install compizconfig-settings-manager to enable the compiz settings and all the effects.

adamk75 · 10-24-2009, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logomachist

The card didn't come with a CD so I didn't even think about needing proprietary drivers.

::runs off::

Thre, I downloaded the driver (ati-driver-installer-9-10-x86.x86_64.run) and tried to execute it but it output "ati-driver-installer-9-10-x86.x86_64.run: command not found". Is there something I'm missing?

Just use jockey-kde to enable the needed restricted driver.

Adam

Logomachist · 10-24-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linuxlover.chaitanya

In Ubuntu you will need to install compizconfig-settings-manager to enable the compiz settings and all the effects.

Ok, done that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manwithaplan

You need to make it executable first try:

I made it executable via the properties window.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamk75

Just use jockey-kde to enable the needed restricted driver.

I tried that and clicked the activate button. The driver listed gets grayed out, but doesn't activate.

Logomachist · 02-25-2010, 06:07 PM

FYI, I finally found the correct driver and installed it without incident.