Problems opening Linuxquestions link [WAS Re: Attempt to use the chipset NVIDIA Corp MCP79 [GeForce 8200M G] (rev b1) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) with Dix. Teacher-Guide, Mr. Felix Miata]
On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 11:04:23AM +0530, Susmita/Rajib wrote:
> Changing the subject Line:
> From:
> Can the latest stable Debian be compelled to run in vesa mode, rather
> than the motherboard graphics card, if the said card doesn't have
> drivers available? How?
> Last thread: https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2021/04/msg00534.html
>
> To the present one, to maintain relevance and for other support
> seekers subsequently.
>
>
> On 19/04/2021, Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> wrote:
> [...]
> >
> > In order to use the Modesetting DIX driver with GeForce 8200M G [MCP79] it
> > should
> > be entirely sufficient as follows:
> >
> > 1-eradicate/purge/uninstall/delete all traces of NVidia's proprietary
> > drivers
> > 2-purge xserver-xorg-video-nouveau
> > 3-reboot
> >
> > Purging xserver-xorg-video-nouveau is not necessary, just simpler. It may
> > be
> > necessary to configure specially in /etc/X11/ to not use the Nouveau DDX if
> > it is
> > installed.
> >
> > Note that #2 above may involve reinstalling one or more libraries required
> > for
> > utilizing FOSS drivers with any model GeForce.
> [...]
>
> I have already downloaded the ISO, firmware-10.9.0-amd64-netinst.iso,
> from the link:
> https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/current/amd64/iso-cd/firmware-10.9.0-amd64-netinst.iso
>
> I will dd the ISO to a flash drive and clean reinstall the OS. Have
> saved the grub lines for Knoppix too.
>
> Shall proceed with your later steps, whenever required.
>
>
> > A visit to the following may prove fruitful moving forward:
> > <https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog/mrmazda-1035595/amd-intel-and-nvidia-x-graphics-driver-primer-38306/>
> [...]
>
> But the website requires creation of an account in order for me to
> read the post. I wouldn't like to create an account just for this
> purpose, unless required. Could the essential steps be posted to this
> thread please?
>
Pasting that link into Google Search found it for me with no particular
problems - Felix Miata talking to a Jeremy Ardley about similar problems,
I think and how to sort out driver issues.
> Best.
> Rajib
>
All best, as ever,
Andy C
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