How do I stop fglrx from updating?

[Pete Smout]

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On 02/12/2014 02:44 PM, Jim Byrnes wrote:
> On 02/12/2014 08:30 AM, Liam Proven wrote:
>> On 12 February 2014 14:20, Stephen <stephen_o at bell.net> wrote:
>>> I had updates for my Ubuntu 12.04 system. I cleared the check marks for
>>> Suggested updates, and the box for the updated version of fglrx which
>>> breaks
>>> my system.
>>>
>>> It installed it anyway. I have to remove it and install an earlier
>>> version
>>> every time I update my computer.
>>>
>>> Is there some way I can flag it so it won't update the video driver
>>> fglrx?????
>>
>>
>> Downgrade it. Run Synaptic. Locate the package. From the menus, pick
>> "lock version".
>>
>> Optional: before running Synaptic, *install* Synaptic, and growl at
>> the idiot who thought that Software Centre was a suitable replacement.
>>
> 
> Maybe the same one who thought global menus were good :) Just kidding!!!
> We disagree about global menus but I certainly concur that Software
> Centre is a poor replacement for Synaptic.
> 
> Regards,  Jim
> 
> 
+1 Software Centre is a poor replacement and a half veiled attempt at
'forcing' users to use a semi-commercial replacement!

just my 2p

Pete S
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