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Giving up on linux
mobrien_12:
quote:Originally posted by TheKnifeThrower:
The problem seems to be when I need to edit the XFree86 config file. When I change the "nv" to "nvidia" and restart the pc x wont work. When i tried to restore the config file from a backup it still wouldn't work.
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Ok.
1) This isn't microsoft so you don't have to restart the pc. As root, type
init 3
To go to console mode.
Edit the XF86Config file from there using pico (very newbie friendly console editor).
pico /etc/X11/XF86Config
modprobe the nvdriver and agpgart modules before starting X (you shouldn't have to do this but we need to make sure they are loading to eliminate variables in the initial setup).
modprobe nvdriver
modprobe agpgart
Start X.
startx
If it doesn't work, it will either just kindof hang with a black screen or dump back into console mode. If it sort of hangs hit ctrl-alt-backspace to kill X and try editing again. This is much faster than rebooting.
2) I havn't used the latest version of the nvidia drivers but there were other changes you had to make for the last version. Here is my XF86Config file parts
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3) Note that after installing nvidia's proprietary driver the nv module DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE. If memory serves correctly, it's because of the massive changes to GLX. If you comment out GLX it should work again, or you need to uninstall the nvidia proprietary drivers.
[ August 29, 2003: Message edited by: M. O'Brien ]
[ August 29, 2003: Message edited by: M. O'Brien ]
TheKnifeThrower:
I think I will try finding some help on the http://www.nvnews.net/ forums. But jsut one more question. How do I shut down the pc from a linux terminal.
flap:
shutdown -h now
mark232:
There if I have a gripe about linux, and why it sort a suck's is the install, no offence mate, but if you know nothing about computer hardware and software...yep linux can be a bitch.....lol
However if you can get it to run, you wont want to turn back I'm sure once it's setup, and you have the applications you need to work... You'll see how good it is...
But after saying all that as long as you use, standard hardware.. I.E not propritery box's from say dell... RedHat or Suse Should both install and detect your hardware... It's one of those things it need's improving however the linux community doesn't have resource's to keep up with manufacture's. Though they do a bloody good job..
We haven't the resouces like Microsoft, and we can still get a better system... We just need to make the install easyer for newbie's..
LINUX RULES (ONCE THE INSTALLERS SORTED >>!!)
TheKnifeThrower:
I know linux is a great OS and thats why I really want this to work. I don't blame linux people. It's those fucking batards at NVIDIA.
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