I'm somewhat new at this as well. But here it goes, this worked for me, just did it last night.
run tar -zxvf <files downloaded> -This will create two directories. -CD into the dir with the kernal -Run make -Once done, then do make install. Next move to the dir with un tar'ed GLX, do the same as above. move move to /etc/X11 and edit the Xconfig-4(I forget the correct spelling since I don't have access to a linux box now) Find where it says, LOAD 'dbe' ADD the following under this line: LOAD "glx" Next find "nv" and change this to "nvidia". Logout, restart x-window and your ready to go. I did all the make's and changes while in KDE. >From: R & C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [newbie] NVidia Drivers >Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 00:55:53 -0500 > >Hi All, > >This is going to be a very elementary question...but it's my first time! > >I'm going to try to install the NVidia Drivers from their website onto my >system. I find so much conflicting information in all the installatin >guides >and readme files that I'm totally confused. > >I have an idea of what I'm supposed to do but.......? > >First of all, I downloaded the following files, which by the way downloaded >into my home directory..../home/me/ (is this correct?) > > NVIDIA_GLX-1.0-1541.i386.rpm > NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-1541.mdk80up.i386.rpm > >I'm relativley sure I have the correct files due to the fact that the only >other choice for LM is for SMP kernel, which from what I read is not what I >want. I have one CPU running LM8.0 > >Secondly, I'm told to exit the X server and set my default run level as to >boot to console and not start X? > >Thirdly, am I "upgrading" or "installing"? > >Lastly, Do I install/upgrade in sequence.....ie: kernel first then glx? > >Remember folks, I'm a virgin.....take is easy on me, I'm trying! > >TIA, >Roger > > >-- >Registered Linux User 244036 >Since August 2001 - LM8.0 >Open Source = Freedom > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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