> make is (was) installed. > > sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5336-pkg1.run --kernel-name=2.4.18-k7, did not > work.
That opption is NOT what you want to use, its for a "non-running kernel". > > So, I obtained NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4363.run from nvidia.com, and ran > as: sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4363.run --kernel-name=2.4.18-k7, and this > worked (seemingly). There is no need to try lower version numbers of the driver as the problem is on your computer itself and not the obtained software. > > I set my X driver to be nvidia (as indicated) but could not startx. That figures as the log you sent shows that the module was not loaded by the installer. > > I tried: # modprobe nvidia and came up with a list of "unresolved > symbols". Indeed you did and as you see it says "unresolved symbols" concerning devfs, why i ask should it do that because devfs should never be installed as a module as a matter of fact i dont belive it can, now having said that this gives me a hint that you have possably used a kernel configuration from a kernel "other" than your running kernel, meaning you copied the wrong configuration file to /usr/src/linux before doing 'make oldconfig'. > > I taken the liberty of attaching both the nvidia-installer.log, as well > as the output of modprobe nvidia to this message. As i explained, the modprobe command shows you have a version mismatch, you are doing something wrong. The log shows that you have the kernel source in /usr/src/linux and includes in /usr/include, the rest does not show much else. Now what can you do to find your problem, if i can say it without being rude, you need to Read The Fine Manual, (again i dont mean to be rude) read it and the output of; sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5328-pkg1.run --advanced-options WITH CARE, because your answer(s) are there i can assure you. If it were me i would try; Firstly to ensure we start at the beginning; sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5328-pkg1.run --uninstall sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5328-pkg1.run \ --kernel-include-path=/lib/modules/2.4.18-k7/build/include ( one one line of course).. Prereq's are that you have the full kernel source in place and that you have the configuration file named .config for your running kernel in /usr/src/ linux or where the --kernel-include-path= points to and that you have a Makefile with line 4 as; EXTRAVERSION = -k7 and that you did 'make oldconfig' 'make dep' as well. If all that fails then try; sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5328-pkg1.run \ --add-this-kernel When finished you should end up with a file called; NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5328-pkg1-custom.run Try that... > > Please tell me what to attempt next. Try reading. > > Thanks, > > -K > > PS: Richard, I followed your instructions line for line: > > cd /usr/src/linux > > make mrproper > > cp /boot/config-xx .config > > edit Makefile > > change line 4 from > > EXTRAVERSION = > > To > > EXTRAVERSION = -k7 > > save file; > > make oldconfig > > make dep > > yet, # sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-5336-pkg1.run would not work. Then i am sorry to say you have NOT followed them to the "Tee". > -- If the Linux community is a bunch of theives because they try to imitate windows programs, then the Windows community is built on organized crime. Regards Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://people.zeelandnet.nl/pa3gcu/ - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-newbie" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.linux-learn.org/faqs
