FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

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batisteo
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FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by batisteo »

Under Ubuntu 12.04 (precise) 32 bits Cinnamon, FAHViewer doesn't launch. The window seems to be created, and immediatly closes.
Free driver nouveau for NVidia seems to be used.

What could I do to fix this, or help to fix this?

Hardware: Asus A6Jc (NVidia™ GeForce™ Go7300 128MB)

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batisteo@a6jc:/usr/bin$ ./FAHViewer 
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 55
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 56
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 59
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 58
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
18:45:07:INFO(1):******************** Folding@home Viewer *********************
18:45:07:INFO(1):      Website: http://folding.stanford.edu/
18:45:07:INFO(1):    Copyright: (c) 2009-2013 Stanford University
18:45:07:INFO(1):       Author: Joseph Coffland <joseph@cauldrondevelopment.com>
18:45:07:INFO(1):         Args: 
18:45:07:INFO(1):       Config: <none>
18:45:07:INFO(1):*************************** Build ****************************
18:45:07:INFO(1):      Version: 7.3.6
18:45:07:INFO(1):         Date: Feb 18 2013
18:45:07:INFO(1):         Time: 09:35:05
18:45:07:INFO(1):      SVN Rev: 811
18:45:07:INFO(1):       Branch: pub/trunk/viewer
18:45:07:INFO(1):     Compiler: GNU 4.6.3
18:45:07:INFO(1):      Options: -std=gnu++98 -O3 -funroll-loops -mfpmath=sse -ffast-math
18:45:07:INFO(1):               -fno-unsafe-math-optimizations -msse
18:45:07:INFO(1):     Platform: linux2 3.2.0-2-486
18:45:07:INFO(1):         Bits: 32
18:45:07:INFO(1):         Mode: Release
18:45:07:INFO(1):*************************** System ***************************
18:45:07:INFO(1):          CPU: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz
18:45:07:INFO(1):       CPU ID: GenuineIntel Family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8
18:45:07:INFO(1):         CPUs: 2
18:45:07:INFO(1):       Memory: 1.97GiB
18:45:07:INFO(1):  Free Memory: 308.14MiB
18:45:07:INFO(1):      Threads: POSIX_THREADS
18:45:07:INFO(1):  Has Battery: true
18:45:07:INFO(1):   On Battery: false
18:45:07:INFO(1):   UTC offset: 2
18:45:07:INFO(1):          PID: 9046
18:45:07:INFO(1):          CWD: /usr/bin
18:45:07:INFO(1):OpenGL Render: Gallium 0.4 on NV46
18:45:07:INFO(1):**************************************************************
18:45:07:INFO(1):Mode ADV_SPACE_FILLED
FAHViewer: nvfx_vertprog.c:146: emit_src: Assertion `0' failed.
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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by bruce »

Welcome to foldingforum.org, batisteo.

FAHViewer requires OpenGL. It may or may not be included with the drivers. I don't remember the minimum version.
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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by batisteo »

Hi Bruce!
Thanks for the fast answer!

Here are the Viewer requirements: the Operating System should support OpenGL version 2.0 or higher.
fah-web.stanford.edu/projects/FAHClient/wiki/FahViewer#Requirements

After installing the following packages, the error message remains the same:
  • freeglut3
  • libgl1-mesa-dri-experimental
glxinfo gives me:
GLX version: 1.4
OpenGL version string: 2.1 Mesa 8.0.4

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batisteo@a6jc:/usr/bin$ glxinfo
name of display: :0
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 55
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 56
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 59
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 58
nvfx_screen_get_param:95 -  Warning: unknown PIPE_CAP 30
display: :0  screen: 0
direct rendering: Yes
server glx vendor string: SGI
server glx version string: 1.4
server glx extensions:
    GLX_ARB_multisample, GLX_EXT_import_context, GLX_EXT_texture_from_pixmap, 
    GLX_EXT_visual_info, GLX_EXT_visual_rating, GLX_MESA_copy_sub_buffer, 
    GLX_OML_swap_method, GLX_SGI_swap_control, GLX_SGIS_multisample, 
    GLX_SGIX_fbconfig, GLX_SGIX_pbuffer, GLX_SGIX_visual_select_group, 
    GLX_INTEL_swap_event
client glx vendor string: Mesa Project and SGI
client glx version string: 1.4
client glx extensions:
    GLX_ARB_create_context, GLX_ARB_create_context_profile,…
GLX version: 1.4
GLX extensions:
    GLX_ARB_get_proc_address, GLX_ARB_multisample,…
OpenGL vendor string: nouveau
OpenGL renderer string: Gallium 0.4 on NV46
OpenGL version string: 2.1 Mesa 8.0.4
OpenGL shading language version string: 1.20
OpenGL extensions:
    …
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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by bruce »

I think it's fair to assume that 'nvfx' is the NVidia graphics code that's reporting the error. Let's assume that it has something to do with the Open-Source nouveau driver. Have you searched the nouveau support site for similar messages?

It's worth trying other video drivers. There have been a number of reports that the proprietary NVidia drivers work better in many situations. Let us know if that fixes the problem. (I have no idea what support for the Go 7300 you'll find. I do know it's too old to be supported for actual GPU folding, but that doesn't mean the Viewer won't work.)

It should also be noted that the FAHViewer is very nice to have, Folding calculations do not depend on it.
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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by johnerz »

Sadly, my understanding is that you need the 64 bit version to fold and not the 32 bit

the link will explain all.
Credit to musky of the [H]ord for the work, he says " The Linux FAH client is 64 bit, meaning the OS needs to be a 64 bit version as well. You cannot fold with a 32 bit Linux install."
I can only copy and paste :)

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1601608

I am running 64 bit and the Latest V7 it folds very well and I can add/delete/change the settings/configuration from a stock install.
I have never used the FAH viewer in over 4 years of folding so I can't help there
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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by davidcoton »

johnerz wrote:Sadly, my understanding is that you need the 64 bit version to fold and not the 32 bit
While that may have been true at one time, there is some contrary evidence http://foldingforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24037

It is possible that the viewer needs 64-bit. My Linux is 64-bit, so I can't offer first-hand information.

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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by bruce »

A limited selection of SMP projects can run on 32-bit Linux. Other projects are only available on 64-bit Linux.
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Re: FAHViewer v7.3.6 doesn't launch under Ubuntu

Post by johnerz »

OK, Thanks, :(
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