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    Google Earth Crashes Kubuntu

    Since wiping my 64-bit install and reinstalling the i386 version, I just now got around to trying Google Earth again. I was reminded that I needed to upgrade the driver for my ATI card to the fglxr version (which also allows the GL screensavers to run as they should).

    I got the new driver installed OK, and Google Earth runs very smoothly... until it hangs! This happens at different times, but it locks the system up tight. The cursor won't move, and keypresses have no effect. I have to switch off the power to get back control (no reset switch on these darn new machines).

    I didn't try running Google Earth for any length of time before I upgraded the video driver, since GE runs so jerkily with the ati driver. So I don't know if the fglxr driver is to blame or not.

    This is a big disappointment.

    Lane
    Lane Lester
    The Web Doctor

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    Re: Google Earth Crashes Kubuntu

    Works fine for me.

    Dell Inspiron 9400/ATI x1400 running dapper.

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      #3
      Re: Google Earth Crashes Kubuntu

      worked/installed perfect.

      AMD Sempron 2800+ 1GB RAM, gForce 3 chipset.

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        #4
        Re: Google Earth Crashes Kubuntu

        I have exactly the same problem, crashes after a few mins working fine. Using x86 with ATI 9550. Nothing else has crashed the system yet. Worked perfectly with an Nvidia card.

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