Problems in switching users
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Problems in switching users
After a fresh install of LM 17 Cinnamon, I installed latest AMD Catalyst Driver for ATI Radeon. Well, it is amazing to see even windows games are working very smooth compared to open source ATI driver. But there is one annoying problem; I get this error when switching users.
"Failed to Start the X server, perhaps it is not configured well"
I have different users for everyday tasks, software development and games. so I divided roles to users and switch between them frequently.
I did not face this is issue on open source driver. Well, I need propriety driver just for games. So if this problem persists I may move to open source driver but I prefer propriety driver as it is performance is better.
if I find a solution for this issue, LM17 is more than perfect.
additional note; sometimes switching works and after that I use ctrl+alt+F(7-8-9) to switch between users.
"Failed to Start the X server, perhaps it is not configured well"
I have different users for everyday tasks, software development and games. so I divided roles to users and switch between them frequently.
I did not face this is issue on open source driver. Well, I need propriety driver just for games. So if this problem persists I may move to open source driver but I prefer propriety driver as it is performance is better.
if I find a solution for this issue, LM17 is more than perfect.
additional note; sometimes switching works and after that I use ctrl+alt+F(7-8-9) to switch between users.
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Re: Problems in switching users
I seem to be having the same problem, getting error
Cannot start new display
The X server failed. Perhaps it is not configured well. while failed to switch users.
I use driver fglrx 2:13.350.1
Any help please?
Cannot start new display
The X server failed. Perhaps it is not configured well. while failed to switch users.
I use driver fglrx 2:13.350.1
Any help please?
Re: Problems in switching users
Hi,
could be that not all users have access to the drivers (modules)
try this assuming module is in /usr/lib/xorg/modules/
could be that not all users have access to the drivers (modules)
try this assuming module is in /usr/lib/xorg/modules/
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sudo chown root:video /usr/lib/xorg/modules/dri -R
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sudo chmod 750 /usr/lib/xorg/modules/dri -R
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Re: Problems in switching users
PatH57 wrote:Hi,
could be that not all users have access to the drivers (modules)
try this assuming module is in /usr/lib/xorg/modules/Code: Select all
sudo chown root:video /usr/lib/xorg/modules/dri -R
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sudo chmod 750 /usr/lib/xorg/modules/dri -R
I dont have a directory called dri there, closest one is drivers, its current settings are root/root.
Is that what I should try changing?
Re: Problems in switching users
the commands I gave you will do it for all user.
dri is like dri* meaning anything in the folder modules starting with dri will get the settings
dri is like dri* meaning anything in the folder modules starting with dri will get the settings
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Re: Problems in switching users
PatH57 wrote:the commands I gave you will do it for all user.
dri is like dri* meaning anything in the folder modules starting with dri will get the settings
Ok, are you sure it is right??
I am afraid of trying to switch user right now, due to this check:
genadi@genadi-mint ~ $ ll /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/
ls: cannot open directory /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/: Permission denied
Re: Problems in switching users
under witch user are you now (sudoers?)
else
if you are not in the right user group it should give you an error else it will give access to all users defined.
else
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sudo chown root:video /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers -R
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sudo chmod 750 /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers -R
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Re: Problems in switching users
PatH57 wrote:under witch user are you now (sudoers?)
elseCode: Select all
sudo chown root:video /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers -R
if you are not in the right user group it should give you an error else it will give access to all users defined.Code: Select all
sudo chmod 750 /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers -R
The commands succesfully completed.
I am under my own regular user (genadi) - before doing your command, I was able to do an ll /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/ command, while now I am getting permission denied after the chmod I believe.
Re: Problems in switching users
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sudo chmod 777 /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers -R
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Re: Problems in switching users
ls works of course with 777, but still getting the same error when try trying to switch user...PatH57 wrote:then try the ls againCode: Select all
sudo chmod 777 /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers -R
Re: Problems in switching users
that why the 750 so other sessions cannot change the settings and all have to use one.
Else if session has to be configured separately.
Else if session has to be configured separately.
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Re: Problems in switching users
Sorry, I dont understand this one...PatH57 wrote:that why the 750 so other sessions cannot change the settings and all have to use one.
Else if session has to be configured separately.
We can take care of permissions later, right now switching doesn't work with 777 either...
Re: Problems in switching users
I noticed one strange thing. Whenever firefox is running, I can make the switch. Otherwise I cannot. This works for me all the time. I leave a firefox instance open in another virtual desktop that I don't see. I use chromium by default.