Ubuntu 13.10 installed ok on my macbook pro 7.1.

By default it was using the opensource video driver which just about worked (I could log into unity), but froze after about 5 minutes of use each time.

After trying to install the various proprietary nvidia drivers I get a black screen after reboot:

* refited screen: ok
* grub menu: ok
* ubuntu logo appears on screen: ok
* black screen: not ok