Re: debian12 on Ultra10

hi,
   I have this card: 
VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] 3D Rage Pro 
PCI (rev 5c)

and installed package:
xserver-xorg-video-ati 1:22.0.0-1 

and Kernel driver in use: atyfb



thanks


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>>On Friday 01 November 2024 14:41:03 Gregor Riepl wrote:
> > in debian9 Xorg works OK
> > but in debian12, when I start X, I view desktop(fluxbox) but system
> > freeze, I have to poweroff
> >
> > what do you suggest I try?
>
> Are you using the built-in ATi Rage128 or a Creator3D card?
>
> I'm not familiar with recent Debian installations on the Ultra10 due to
> kernel stability issues and lack of time, so I don't know about the
> Rage128. The kernel config mentions that this driver is unsupported and
> "dangerous", so that may be one reason.
>
> If you're using a Creator3D, I'm surprised that you got it working at all.
> I had limited success with a revived sunffb driver (it was removed from
> Xorg some years ago, although I think someone has recommenced work on it
> recently), but while it displayed something and didn't freeze the system,
> interaction with the Xorg desktop wasn't possible.