Re: [PLUG] Compiz Question/speaking of ATI drivers..

[jeff <jeffv@op.net>]

Kristian Erik Hermansen wrote:
> OK, here we go...
> 
> * Ensure you install ATI driver appropriate for your card
> $ sudo restricted-manager
> ** click on the option to enable the restricted ATI driver

would this be this CLI equivalent of K/Xubuntu's GUI?  There's a box to 
check and it asks for credentials.  Did this.


> 
> * There are may ways to get dual-monitors, but ATI is picky and may
> not work (yay for closed-sources)

You gotta love this drill.
"It's not a PITA, it's a learning experience."


> If you don't need 3D acceleration for gaming/modeling/etc, you can use
> the open-source 'ati' driver instead and follow the setup instructions
> below.
> Go here -> http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Dual_Monitors#With_the_Open_Source_Drivers

BINGO!
Don't do games - this is perfect.  Will try, thanks.


> 
> In the worst case scenario, you may need to do some real manual
> configuration hacking. 

I made it work at home last year with the config file.   I didn't want 
to attempt it with the new driver.


Gracias.
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