I have a 17-in Macbook Pro, running Snowleopard and Ubuntu 12.10. Ubuntu runs fine, except when I connect it to and external monitor. It exhibits a considerable lag in graphics acceleration. i.e. when minimizing windows using (super key / command + w);
Relevant info
- Product name by executing
sudo dmidecode -s system-product-nameisMacBookPro8,3 - Graphic card and other hardware info by exectuting
lspcigivesVGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI Whistler [AMD Radeon HD 6600M Series]
I have searched on forums, exprimented with propritery drivers (which did not work at all) but nothing seems to enhance it. Also, I did not experience this on my Desktop. I am hoping someone has already found a solution.