[LAU] Ati driver installation for low latency kernel (Kubuntu)

[Ross]

Hi Matthias,
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Matthias Schönborn wrote:
> Hi list!
>
> This is my first post and I hope it's not too off-topic.. I've already posted 
> it in the Kubuntu forums but got no reply, so I hope that someone here can 
> help me.
>
> My problem is as follows: On my notebook I have installed Kubuntu, and for my 
> everyday work I use a generic kernel, because the low latency kernel would 
> drain too much power, so that the battery would be empty very soon. For 
> recording I use a low latency kernel.
>
> Now the problem is, that in the Ati driver installation, the kernel is 
> modified. If I install the driver while using the generic kernel, it works 
> well with the generic kernel. If I then boot the low latency kernel and 
> install the driver, it only works with the low latency kernel, but not 
> anymore with the generic kernel. Now I would be fine without 3D acceleration 
> while I'm using the low latency kernel, but the annoying thing is that 
> sometimes the system freezes if the driver doesn't work properly. 
>
> Can anyone help me solve the issue, or does someone know a workaround? I would 
> be most gratefull!
>
> Thanks,
> Matthias
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If you have not already done so, I think you will need to change the 
/usr/src/linux symlink to point to the kernel which you are attempting 
to install the ATI driver into before installing the driver.

Ross.