[Bug 566379] Re: [i855] X doesn't start with kernel 2.6.32-21 unless passing i915.modeset=1

[Christine Liebig]

Laptop: Acer TravelMate 290 (292LCi to be more specific).
Graphics: VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82852/855GM Integrated Graphics Device

I was (and still am) really disappointed that the 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx)
Live CD does not work beyond the first installation screen (with
keyboard and human icon at the bottom), after which it just goes blank,
aptly named "the purple screen of death" in the forums. This is the
first time an Ubuntu (Stable Release) Live CD does not work 'as
downloaded' for me.

I was able to workaround, following the instructions of Solution 2 at
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-fix-ubuntu-10-04-lts-lucid-blank-
screen-at-startup.html  i.e. with adding "i915.modeset=0 xforcevesa" to
the startup command and after that the Live CD performed as would be
expected.

I am unsure about upgrading now. This would be from 8.04 LTS (Hardy
Heron). Are there any plans for a repaired Live CD?

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[i855] X doesn't start with kernel 2.6.32-21 unless passing i915.modeset=1
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