there is no need to reboot. when you are at the command prompt, edit the config file and type startx.
it will then attempt to load x. if it fails it will kick you back to the console. otherwise it will work ___________________________________________ Robert MacLean ----- Original Message ----- From: "David .." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] NVidia Drivers > > Yes edit the XF86Config-4 before you reboot with the changes needed for the > video drivers. > > >From: R & C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Re: [newbie] NVidia Drivers > >Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 01:38:38 -0500 > > > >Ok, I appreciate all your help. > > > >I understand why I shouldn't use Software Manager for this particular > >installation. One other thing....after I install these drivers from console > >mode, should I edit my XF86Config-4 file as well, BEFORE rebooting? > > > >and what should I do in case X will not start afterwards? > > > >Roger > > > >On Thursday 22 November 2001 02:17 am, you sent me this message: > > > because then you would be under x and it would be serious problems. > > > > > > you need to use the RPM command. the software manager merely > > > interfaces with that anyway. > > > > > > ___________________________________________ > > > Robert MacLean > > > >-- > >Registered Linux User 244036 > >Since August 2001 - LM8.0 > >Open Source = Freedom > > > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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