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    x.org constant crash

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by TANWare, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    Hi, it seems every software install, or just for agrivation value, x.org will crash the video drivers where at next boot I'll have to do package repairs. I finally went and did an nvidia package install so I'll see if that helps things out a bit. I am using Unity and want to like this but it is unacceptable for a general consumer to have to go through this............
     
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  2. itoffshore

    itoffshore Notebook Guru

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    If you want an easier life with nvidia video drivers use the open source drivers:
    Code: 
    sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-nouveau
    & follow the instructions at the link above.

    Also look at Bumblebee to run specific applications with the discrete nvidia card.
     
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  3. TANWare

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    I went closed source with the nVidia drivers and all is well for now. I even installed KDE alongside Unity so I can boot either. KDE s faqar as visuals seems a bit old hat but seems to run well.

    This laptop does not support optimus. I don't think bumblebee will help much, but thanks.
     
    TANWare, Jan 22, 2013
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    If you want to find the source of the crash, look at your /var/log/Xorg.N.log where N is however many instances ago your X server crashed. Look for lines that begin with (EE) and (WW) for clues and then look at the very end of the log.

    It's also possible that your session manager is crashing and pulling down the whole X server, in which case you should look in your normal syslog for segfaults or other errors like that.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 23, 2013
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