Hi John,
Possibly someone on our email list can help you. See our webpage for
details on how to sign up [1].
I personally have this card and have linux with it working on my
desktop at work. I can answer some questions and guide you thru the
process if you need help.
The order of things needed are:
1) Get the latest linux kernel and compile that with DRI and AGPGART
support. I can fill you in more on this later. [2]
2) Get the latest version of X (v 4.0.3) and follow the instructions
there on getting that working. [3]
3) Install the latest linux drivers from matrox.com. I can send you
also my X configuration file to get dual head working. [4]
Matrox.com also has good forums to help folks out too.
-Rob
Webmaster for EUGLUG
Resources:
[1] http://www.euglug.org/
[2] ftp://ftp.us.kernel.org/
[3] http://www.xfree86.org/
[4] http://www.matrox.com/
> On 20010430.1605, John said ...
>
> I am looking for some help on installing a driver for a Matrox
> G450 DualHead video card. I have just installed Libranet v1.9.0.
> This is my first experience with Linux and I am command line
> challenged. I have two monitors and want to get them both
> operating in Linux. I live in Cottage Grove and would be willing
> to pick someone up in Eugene and drive them down here to help
> with this.
>
> Thank You
>
> John
