modprobe relies on lrm-video to install proprietary drivers
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Bug Description
Binary package hint: linux-restricte
Summary: If a user must install a custom version of a proprietary video driver, X will bomb as a result of modprobe using lrm-video to install the module. lrm-video is delivered through the restricted-modules package, and as such, will cause conflicting issues with the custom module that is attempting to be installed.
Solution: Comment out /etc/modprobe.
Comment: This makes for an extremely ugly fix when an individual requires legacy or like proprietary modules. Even experienced users have spent much time trying to track down the problems. http://
Comment: Also affects people installing the AMD ATI fglrx driver in their new iMacs. Same solution.