David Selby wrote: > Haim Ashkenazi wrote: > >>Hi >> >>I've just bought a new GeForce 5600 (Gainward Ultra 780 TV/DVI) and for >>that occasion I've upgraded my nvidia drivers to 4496-10. after upgrading, >>X wouldn't start (error loading 'nvidia') unless I modprobe 'nvidia' >>manually, and then it loads, but with an error: >> >>devfs_register(nvidiactl): could not append to parent, err: -17 >>devfs_register(nvidia0): could not append to parent, err: -17 >> >>I've googled for it but only found some kernel mailing list entries which >>I didn't understand. as a workaround I've added nvidia to '/etc/modules' >>but I was wondering if this problem can be solved. >> >>kernel: 2.4.21 >> >>thanx >>-- >>Haim >> >> >> >> > All is revealed in /usr/share/doc/NVIDIA_GLX-1.0/README > > Q: The kernel module doesn't get loaded dynamically when X starts; > I always have to do 'modprobe nvidia' first. What's wrong? > > A: Make sure the line "alias char-major-195 nvidia" appears in > your module configuration file, generally one of "/etc/conf.modules", > "/etc/modules.conf" or "/etc/modutils/alias"; consult the documentation > that came with your distribution for details. it's already there. nvidia-kernel-common took care of it. actially it's written "alias char-major-195* nvidia". should I change it?
I guess I didn't explain myself. I don't mind putting it in '/etc/modules'. it's the errors that disturbes me... thanx -- Haim -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]