On 08/09/2011 11:16 AM, David wrote: > I need to upgrade to 10.10 to get the latest version of a particular > software. > > 10.10 release notes talk about problems with GeForce 8600GT drivers (and > several other nVidia drivers). >
I had an 8800GT and no problems. > Has anybody done this successfully? Google seems to suggest very mixed > results. I don't want to find myself unable to use my desktop for > critical work. > The cards in the first link are ancient, and were dropped from the standard proprietary nvidia drivers. Maybe try with the live CD first? You can upgrade from the CD I think. HTH, Felix -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
