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This is a discussion on ATI raedon graphics card and slackware within the Slackware forums, part of the Linux Distribution category; Hi, I ve recently installed Slackware 12.0 linux on my [HP dc7800p] PC. When i switch to the Desktop environment ...


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Old 06-19-2008, 11:35 AM
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I ve recently installed Slackware 12.0 linux on my [HP dc7800p] PC. When i switch to the Desktop environment i.e. KDE.The graphics are totally ruined. the colours are inverted and the fonts are also not visible properly.I m using ATI raedon graphics card .What might be the issue?
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Do you have updated ATI raedon driver installed?
ATI Catalyst™ 8.6 Proprietary Linux x86 Display Driver

Can you tell us make / chipset of card ?
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i think you should read more about the configuration in slackware book, salckware require much more hand configurating than another
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