[fpantovich]

mainly for future reference in-case anybody else wants to install Ubuntu Linux on their system and is worried about their graphics card drivers. Here's what I posted on the Ubuntu forums. Goes to show how simple life can be when you use your noggen a bit

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well, well, well...from what I can tell so far, the ones that Ubuntu installs by itself are working for 3D rendering AND widescreen support. I did things a tad bit different during this install, however.

After reformatting/repartitioning and installing, I did NOTHING but the Restricted Drivers Manager on the first boot-up. Enable the ATI Restricted driver and then let it do it's thing and rebooted. After this I did ALL of the updates listed and did a reboot. Then I did the next set of updates that came up (didn't require a reboot this time) and installed Wine. Installed all the other applications I wanted installed and got the move on.

I basically did things in a specific order, video first, then OS, then personal preference, instead of how I did it before--video last. Goes to show ya how doing things in a smart order can actually benefit ya. Looks like Ubuntu wins again with great default drivers Good job. Thanks all for your assistance. Much appreciated.