Apparently this bug has been fixed (see http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=21470), but it relies on a kernel patch. I say "apparently" as I haven't been able to test it yet.
** Bug watch added: freedesktop.org Bugzilla #21470 https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=21470 -- [i865] Xorg freeze with 82865G Integrated Graphics Controller https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/301764 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs