Comment 244 for bug 330824

2009/7/17 JoseStefan <email address hidden>:
> I've also been using the Karmic kernels on Jaunty (and the new nvidia
> drivers) as suggested by martinm1000. Unfortunately, it seems to require
> also updating the graphics drivers, in my case nvidia.

Because I'm using Nvidia, too, and read about some problems, I went
for 2.6.29 and it worked, I have 3D.

> I understand package policy would make it difficult for kernel 2.6.29 or
> newer to make it into jaunty. But isn't that what "jaunty-backports" is
> for? Using mainline kernels or getting karmic packages is not exactly a
> 1 click installation, and in fact could break your system. A backport on
> the other hand can be enabled using the GUI. And could provide an easier
> fix for those who need it.

I actually didn't even enable jaunty-proposed or jaunty-backport, I
wanted just a normal failsafe ubuntu. It took so much time to figure
out it's actually ext4 causing the troubles! There should be an update
even for users who got scared with the sentence "if you enable
'proposed' or 'backport', your system maybe not stable anymore!".

Your "pin" sounds promising, I will try this. But with care, as it's
currently running! :)

Peter