Video Driver FGLRX Update and not starting X

[Head_on_a_Stick]

Is there a command that will inject it right?

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sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list <<< "deb http://http.debian.net/debian wheezy-backports main"

But it's only a text file so you could just edit it directly...

[kmathern]

Is there a command that will inject it right?

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sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list <<< "deb http://http.debian.net/debian wheezy-backports main"

But it's only a text file so you could just edit it directly...

The fglrx packages are in non-free and contrib

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sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list <<< "deb http://http.debian.net/debian wheezy-backports main contrib non-free"

[aeb105]

So I updated the wheezy backports and then did the install. I created the xorg.conf file per the instructions and rebooted. Still get a blinking cursor.

[aeb105]

What should I try next? Thinking of just reformatting and reinstalling OS, cause it will get me to desktop.

[kmathern]

...Still get a blinking cursor.

Is your machine a Win 8/8.1 machine with UEFI firmware ?

On my pc that came with Win 8, I need to set it to the CSM mode (aka Legacy mode) when using the fglrx proprietary driver, otherwise I get a blinking cursor.

The free Xorg radeon driver doesn't seem to care if it's in legacy mode or not.

[aeb105]

This machine came with Windows Vista back in 2007