But did you reboot? My steps are to download the source for the kernel and GLX files, build the Kernel(nvidia) first (MAKE INSTALL) then the GLX, once done, change the X86Config-4 file as you stated below, restart and bang. I have Nvidia splash screen.
>From: Steven Spears <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [newbie] NVidia >Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:43:09 -0600 > >Okay, then it didn't go. I downloaded the source and rebuilt it and then >installed it and the GLX. Everything went in okay this time. I didn't get >the >can't find module error. > >I went to Mandrake User and followed the instructions there on how to >install >the driver. Under 8.1 I was told I had to run XFdrake after installing, >pick >a resolution and then restart X. I did that but nothing changed. Then I >read >on Nvidia's site that I should edit the X86Config-4 file, chaning the >driver >from "nv" to "nvidia," then add "glx" to the modules secition. I tried both >ways and still did not see the NVidia splash screen. > >I'm sorta' lost now. The driver installed without error. I've tried both >ways >of telling X about the new driver, and now have no idea what I should do >next. > >I appreciate the help and so does my wife. Any additional help is >apprciated. > >Thanks, > >Steve > > > > > > >On Wednesday 12 December 2001 08:20, you wrote: > > Steven Spears wrote: > > > Pual: > > > > > > Also, is there a way to know for sure that the driver was loaded? > > > > > > Steve > > > > Sure, when you do a "startx" you will get an Nvidia splash screen with > > their logo... ;-) > > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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