Re: [Tails-testers] xorg-driver=intel fails to start

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Author: sneksnek
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To: tails-testers
Subject: Re: [Tails-testers] xorg-driver=intel fails to start
> Just to clarify: this is _without_ passing xorg-driver=intel, right?

Correct.

>http://get.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/weekly-live-builds/amd64/iso-hybrid/debian-live-testing-amd64-gnome+nonfree.iso


No problems there. You should stop gimping tails and just use what the
debian developers are using. Tails basic driver support has become
progressively worse each version. You cant keep trying to cut down on
libraries just to force people to have to buy new computers.

> Hi,
>
> sneksnek@???:
>> Hi, im reporting on tails 3 beta 4, i have a intel gpu and have
>> experienced freezes upon logging into the desktop. They are frequent and
>> require rebooting multiple times to get it to load properly. If they
>> dont
>> occur then there is no further risk of freezing during the session.
>> There
>> doesnt appear to be any pattern to it, i do not interact with the
>> computer
>> during its desktop loading process and it will either completely freeze
>> or
>> partially freeze.
>
> Just to clarify: this is _without_ passing xorg-driver=intel, right?
>
> Please try to reproduce with a regular Debian Stretch (non-Tails) live
> system:
> http://get.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/weekly-live-builds/amd64/iso-hybrid/debian-live-testing-amd64-gnome+nonfree.iso
>
>> Please do NOT apply this fix to tails as it will break tails, or if you
>> do
>> provide instructions on how to disable it.
>
> We enable xorg-driver=intel by default *only* on hardware that needs
> it, no worries.
>
> Cheers,
> --
> intrigeri
>