Comment 79 for bug 1667158

Agree.

On 05/06/2017 22:31, Mike Gresens wrote:
> So this bug should be closed?!
>
> ** Description changed:
>
> + == Update4: ==
> +
> + The nvidia driver 375.66 is now part of the default repo.
> + Since the bugfix is contained in this driver, we should close the bug?!
> +
> == Update3: ==
>
> nvidia delivered a new driver: 375.66
>
> Contains the same bugfix as 381.09 beta
>
> This driver can now be installed via ppa from Graphics Drivers Team and
> sudo apt-get update (see comment #54).
>
> See https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa
>
> Should driver 375.66 become the default driver for Ubuntu 17.04 -
> available without PPA ?!
>
> == Update2: ==
>
> nvidia delivered a new driver: 381.09 beta
> https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/topic/1002788
>
> From release notes:
>
> "Fixed a regression that caused corruption in certain applications, such
> as window border shadows in Unity, after resuming from suspend."
> (nvidia)
>
> This driver can now be downloaded and installed manually from Nvidia
> link, or via ppa from Graphics Drivers Team and sudo apt-get update (see
> comment #54).
>
> See https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa
>
> == Update1: ==
>
> Nvidia states that the bug will be fixed in the next release:
> https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/topic/990898/linux/suspend-corrupts-
> window-manager-after-upgrade-to-378-09/2. However no timeline for the
> next release was mentioned.
>
> Meanwhile workarounds have to be used to alleviate/overcome the bad
> window borders and title bar caused by driver version 375.39.
>
> -- Possible workarounds for the time being --
>
> - Alternative A: Keep using nvidia-375.39 with workarounds.
> E.g. kill or replace compiz process. See comments #13 and
> #44 given below for implementation details. Beware,
> some users found the command killed applications
> like Firefox or Thunderbird on resume while others
> did not.
> E.g. Use "unity" command (see comments #4 and #23)
> E.g. Click an effect in CompizConfig Setting Manager
> (CCSM) --> Effects. (see comment $5)
> - Alternative B: Use alternative graphic drivers.
> E.g. Install nvidia-340 package if that versions supports
> your graphic card: sudo apt install nvidia-340. Or
> use Nouveau display driver or other suitable drivers
> available in System Settings --> Software & Updates
> --> Additional Drivers.
> - Alternative C: Downgrade to earlier driver versions that worked before
> the updgrade occurred. E.g. use nvidia-367 package.
> Beware, that this driver version has unfixed security
> holes! Downgrading works in Yakkety, possibly also in
> Xenial, but likely not in Zesty. Command to downgrade:
> sudo apt install nvidia-367=367.57-0ubuntu3 libcuda1-
> 367=367.57-0ubuntu3 nvidia-opencl-icd-367=367.57-0ubuntu3
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Original text of this bug report:
>
> My system graphic driver had just updated to 375.39 but Borders of pop-
> up windows are displayed badly. This is especially true after waking up
> from suspend mode. this driver is buggy. I am using Ubuntu 16.04. Any
> way to rectify this display problem?
>
> ** Changed in: nvidia-graphics-drivers-375 (Ubuntu)
> Status: Confirmed => Fix Released
>