xorg crashes with display sytem settings module

[Ravi]

On Monday 02 March 2009 15:39:53 Kevin Kofler wrote:
> > I am using the open source ATI driver on a X1650 Pro video card connected
> > to a Samsung 2243BWX monitor; same results with Samsung 2253BW as well.
> > On my i386 laptop, with similar packages on an R300, I have no issues.
>
> Try booting with the nomodeset parameter.

That solves the problem. Thanks, Kevin. I'll bug airlied on IRC.

Regards,
Ravi