When using the 2.6.38-rc kernels, there is session-wide color banding where gradients would otherwise appear.
See launchpad entry for logs.
commit 72389a33b8878e6091f7ab8080f5ed07054c7c39 Author: Chris Wilson <chris@chris-wilson.co.uk> Date: Sun Feb 6 15:50:52 2011 +0000 drm/i915/lvds: Restore dithering on native modes for gen2/3 A regression introduced in bee17e5 cleared the dithering bit for native modes on gen2/3. Bugzilla: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/711568 Signed-off-by: Chris Wilson <chris@chris-wilson.co.uk>
Created attachment 46622 [details] Notice the distinct color bands on the background