the tar command will only work for .tar.gz files the rpms require the rpm command
___________________________________________ Robert MacLean ----- Original Message ----- From: "David .." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] NVidia Drivers > > I'm somewhat new at this as well. But here it goes, this worked for me, just > did it last night. > > run tar -zxvf <files downloaded> > -This will create two directories. > -CD into the dir with the kernal > -Run make > -Once done, then do make install. > Next move to the dir with un tar'ed GLX, do the same as above. > move move to /etc/X11 and edit the Xconfig-4(I forget the correct > spelling since I don't have access to a linux box now) > Find where it says, LOAD 'dbe' ADD the following under this line: LOAD "glx" > > Next find "nv" and change this to "nvidia". > Logout, restart x-window and your ready to go. I did all the make's and > changes while in KDE. > > > > > >From: R & C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: [newbie] NVidia Drivers > >Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 00:55:53 -0500 > > > >Hi All, > > > >This is going to be a very elementary question...but it's my first time! > > > >I'm going to try to install the NVidia Drivers from their website onto my > >system. I find so much conflicting information in all the installatin > >guides > >and readme files that I'm totally confused. > > > >I have an idea of what I'm supposed to do but.......? > > > >First of all, I downloaded the following files, which by the way downloaded > >into my home directory..../home/me/ (is this correct?) > > > > NVIDIA_GLX-1.0-1541.i386.rpm > > NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-1541.mdk80up.i386.rpm > > > >I'm relativley sure I have the correct files due to the fact that the only > >other choice for LM is for SMP kernel, which from what I read is not what I > >want. I have one CPU running LM8.0 > > > >Secondly, I'm told to exit the X server and set my default run level as to > >boot to console and not start X? > > > >Thirdly, am I "upgrading" or "installing"? > > > >Lastly, Do I install/upgrade in sequence.....ie: kernel first then glx? > > > >Remember folks, I'm a virgin.....take is easy on me, I'm trying! > > > >TIA, > >Roger > > > > > >-- > >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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