(In reply to comment #9)
> Mesa is at latest git, however, my kernel wasn't at Linus' git, so that may
> be the issue, using HD 6950. I will try the newest kernel and if it doesn't
> work I'll create a new bug report.

Ok, let me know. Meanwhile, I'll test something on my side to see if your bad
commit could be related to another bug I'm experiencing with Tropics.