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 <mrma...@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? Best. Rajib
