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I am using ubuntu 12.10 latest release ,but the problem is not really limited to this version. The laptop is equipped with Ati 5400 series Raedon graphics.
I tried to install the fglrx driver, but it broke unity no panel and launcher.
what should i do and what is the reason of this?

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Sony Vaio E series,
i5 core processor,
ubuntu 12.10 64 bit.
default gpu drivers.

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If you want to use the open source driver (radeon) see some answers in this question.

If you want to install and use the fglrx driver in Ubuntu 12.10, the try this:

Open a terminal and run

sudo apt-get install linux-source
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) 
sudo apt-get install fglrx fglrx-amdcccle

Or (if you want to try the updates)

sudo apt-get install linux-source
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
sudo apt-get install fglrx-updates fglrx-amdcccle-updates

Reboot your system.

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  • i did write that this breaks unity.
    – shubham
    Oct 22, 2012 at 10:26

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