On Tue October 17 2006 03:49, Carl Fink wrote: > On Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 10:38:09PM -0700, Alan Ianson wrote: > > I use the nvidia drivers also for my FX 5700LE. There is a pre built > > module for it in unstable and it seems to be working great here. > > > > What are you running there, i386/amd64 sarge/testing/unstable? > > Etch i386/486. None of the K7 kernels will actually work on my box--thus > my working with the kernel packagers to figure out what's up. > > > Aside from the module (you may need to build it yourself depending on > > your arch etc) you need nvidia-common and nvidia-glx. > > Or just download it from NVidia themselves. I just wish Debian handled it > in an automated way.
It looks like those modules are available now (in non-free, so they won't be on your CD) in unstable. I did a fresh install yesterday and didn't have to build anything.. :) There has been a problem with them that has been keeping them out of testing but that seems to be resolved (from what I can see) and I think those packages will be moving into testing shortly. I have installed the module from the nvidia installer also and it works, but you will have problems when a new kernel or x comes along. I find it best to use module-assistant to build and install the nodule for me. m-a prepare m-a auto-install nvidia If that was successful be sure nvidia-common and -glx are installed also and you should be good to go. I never thought I'd ever see the modules pre packaged and ready to install (because they are closed source) but I installed them yesterday and they are working well.. :) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
