On Wednesday 21 Nov 2007, Hans-J. Ullrich wrote: > Dear maintainers, > it is not possible, to install the newest xorg-version without upgrading to > a newer version of nvidia-glx. Yes, I know, this is because xorg 7.3 is > using a new ABI for Nvidias new binary part and you need xorg7.3 for the > newer drivers. > > But because of these dependencies, I have to get the newer version og > Nvidias driver, which let freeze my system (reason is the binary closed > source part of the package nvidia-glx) > > So it would be nice, if you could create a package "xserver-xorg-core" > without the dependencies to nvidia-glx. So I can update to a newer version > of xorg and keep my older Nvidia driver.
It's not really Debian's fault that NVidia are a bunch of AH's who won't release full specifications allowing the creation of an Open Source driver. You should write to your elected representative and request a law banning this practice (or just better enforcement of any existing law which may already forbid it). Best course of action: stick to Intel graphics, or use the free "nv" driver. -- AJS -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]