That means that the device-3dfx package comes as a src.rpm package. It is
source code. You have to compile it before install it. It's really easy,
you will just have to type "rpm --rebuild device3dfx-...-.rpm", then only
issue an rpm -Uvh command.
But it's clearly explained in the 3dfx linux driver page.
Just do as Ron said, and it will be all right.
HTH
Flupke
On Thu, 11 May 2000, John Bullerwell wrote:
> What's that last part about the binary RPM?
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> Subject: Re: [newbie] 3Dfx
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> >
> > "A.CAnela" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> >
> > > Does anyone know how can I install the 3dfx drivers
> > and Glide for Linux in a Mandrake Linux System??
> > >
> > Hi
> > Visit linux.3dfx.com and select the drivers appropriate
> > for your 3dfx videocard. You will need to compile the
> > source RPMS. There is enough information on the site to
> > enable a novice (if that is what you are) to complete all
> > steps. After the drivers are installed and tested in both
> > 2D and 3D modes, you can use a Mandrake 7.02 binary
> > RPM which allows users other than 'root' to use the
> > drivers when installed.
> > Ron
> >
> >
> >
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