Re: [tlug] Proprietary Video Card Driver? (was Not understanding how updated kernels work)

[Botond Botyanszki <tlug@example.com>]

On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:49:42 -0400
Jim <jep200404@example.com> wrote:

> Dave M Gutteridge wrote:
> 
> > So, what's the deal with any updates now that I'm using 2.6.8.1-16.20, 
> > since 2.6.8.1-16.21 doesn't work with my graphics card?
> 
> After a few rounds of proprietary driver musical chairs, 
> you'll be sitting on the floor. That's the deal. 
> 
> You'll understand why many insist on open source drivers 
> and hardware for which open source drivers are available. 
> 
> Oh the joys of proprietary drivers! 

Not trying to insult anybody here, but if you just press the "update
everything" button without looking and understanding what it will do then
be prepared for breakage. That's not limited to proprietary drivers, but
these make upgrades harder to manage.
I'm sure it's possible to tell the ubuntu updater what not to upgrade,
though I don't know what that particular update software is.
I never trust automated scripts to mess with my bootloader and
kernels.

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