I'm trying to compile/install the non-free nvidia drivers through module-assistant, but it bombs through a sanity-check complaining of "rivafb" being installed, and that this can cause problems once the drivers are installed.
I've asked a few people, and sent some stuff around, and found out that my kernel (2.6.8-11-amd64-generic) doesn't have then installed, but that they are enabled. Apparently, having rivafb _enabled_ doesn't actually cause problems, but that module-assistant will still fail the sanity-check, as though they are installed. I've been told to try two things: 1. Find a switch to disable this sanity check (I can't one. Is it possible that I'm mistaken?) 2. Find a new kernel/recompile a new kernel with rivafb completely removed. (Which one should I use? Should I use one from Debian, or should I use a vanilla?) Thanks a lot in advance for help, im relatively new to debian (and even unix in general; sorry if this is a common question). -- www.gnu.org
