Hi
I have had the same problem with the Nvidia drivers, it took about 10
attempts before it worked, but once it did, it was amazing... I think I
ended up getting the src and rebuilding it... there is some info on the
mandrakeforum page about getting the driver working in LM8, you might want
to check that out...
There is nothing on the market yet that works as well as the Geoforce2,,,,
you can get good 3d with the ATI or Matrox, but neither will have the same
framerates as the geoforce2 at the high end... thats basically why nvidia is
leading the graphics chipset race, and has been for a while now... (no
flames from ATI or Matrox please, I am only quoting various tests.... ) :-)
anyway, I wouldn't give up if I was you, its worth the effort.
regards
Frank
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John
Sent: Saturday, 9 June 2001 5:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux "compatible" vid cards
>
> The geforce 2 should work in 8.0 unless you have some
> other problem is your system.
>
> But if you are determined to return it go with an ATI.
> You should be able to get either the Expert2000 or the RadeonVE
> for around $100 or less.
> At the moment the Expert2000 (Rage 128 chipset) is the best supported
> of the two, 3d hardware accel is fully functional where as it is still
> experimental with the Radeon.
>
> Charles (-:
Thanks Charles I have considered the ATI or Matrox cards as an alternative
to the Nvidia. I have tried every suggestion and how-to available and cannot
get the card to work with quake, tuxracer or anything that may require
opengl
or acceleration. Truly disappointing as the geforce 2 mx is an excellent
card!
John
