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    [SOLVED] Graphics card problem (I think)

    Ok I think I need to update graphics card drivers but I don't really know how through kubuntu.

    I've been trying to play games and even older ones that my com could play lighting quick on windows are feeling sluggish. Trying to play anything remotely new results in unplayable amounts of lag.

    Please include the following information in your posts:

    What release of Kubuntu you are using. 10.4? Im pretty sure
    If Kubuntu is installed, is it installed 'inside' of Windows (Wubi installation). No
    What version of KDE you are using. Idk the default when installing 10.4
    What version of Grub you are using. Same as above
    What other Operating Systems are installed. None

    Information about your PC:

    Type (Desktop or laptop) Laptop
    CPU (Central Processor Unit) make (Intel, AMD, ?) and whether 32-bit, 64-bit, or ? AMD 64 bit
    GPU (Graphics Processor Unit) manufacturer and model ATI mobility radeon HD 4200
    RAM (how much installed) 2 gigs i think but i don't know how to check on kubuntu Tongue
    HDs (number of and type internal - number of and type external) 1 internal
    Optical Drives (number of and type internal - number of and type external) DVD reader? 1 internal
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    Re: Graphics card problem (I think)

    If they aren't installed already, you probably need the packages: "fglrx", "libdrm-radeon1", "radeontool", "xserver-xorg-video-ati" and "xserver-xorg-video-radeon". I suspect that the only one of these that you don't have already is the proprietary (closed source) "fglrx" driver. If not, add it, unless you are ideologically opposed to using closed source software (like almost EVERYTHING you ever put on your windoze box).

    Note, I may have forgotten something, open your favorite package manager (which should be Synaptic) and search on "radeon".
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      Re: Graphics card problem (I think)

      Thank you for replying but I figured it out almost immediately after posting that
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        Re: [SOLVED] Graphics card problem (I think)

        Please post your solution for the benefit of other people with the same problem.
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          Re: [SOLVED] Graphics card problem (I think)

          And the answer is - > Go into your package manager whatever it may be, search for 'ati video' and install the top most package (fglrx) then reboot your computer

          Bada Bing Bada Boom your games go zoom

          ^_^ Askrieger has a more professinal wording 3 posts up

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