Re: nvidia drivers
Quoting Rob Weir <rweir@softhome.net>:
> On Wed, Oct 16, 2002 at 06:19:02PM +0200, Kenneth Macdonald Karlsen
> wrote:
> > If you changed the kernel you need to remake and install the drivers
> > again. The commercial driver has never failed me. I would never
> concider
> > using the free ones. Opengl support is much much better with the
> > commercial ones.
>
> Well, actually, OpenGL isn't supported by the free ones at all. Not
> hardware accelerated GL anyhow.
>
> OT: What is up with NVidia's drivers? They seem to enjoy bringing my
> machine down every few hours, especially if I actually make use of the
> hardware accleration. Not only do they lock up my machine, but they
> also seem to cause spontaneous reboots! I've spent ages trying to
> find
> what exactly was causing the problem, but no luck so far...
>
> Does anyone have any unstable->smooth running success stories/tips?
I have never had any problem with nvidias drivers. I have had with the nv driver.
Since I havent had any toruble i dont have any thorogh knowledge of them, i just
install it and forget it. Im very sure that your problem is related to hardware,
config, or some other specific matter, since the driver works on a lot of
platform sucessfuly.
1. I suggest that you go through the logs, especialy Xfree log. Also other
kernel logs, as wich modules get loaded.
2. The readme from nvidia has some good infomationa what to look for, and how to
solve common problems.
3. Check the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 according to info in the readme from nvida. A
lot of options can be passed to the driver.
If you have done all of this, pls ignore post.
Good luck kenneth
>
> -rob
>
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