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

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Author: intrigeri
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To: sneksnek
CC: tails-testers
Subject: Re: [Tails-testers] xorg-driver=intel fails to start
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,
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intrigeri