Just installed Xandros Desktop 3.0 Deluxe. Where can I download better GF2 Go dr

[pr-man 1]

I found some at nvidias site but it says something about im running an X-server and need to close it before I can install. Im very new to Linux so I need some help and instruction

[Dapper Dan 0]

Hi again pr-man,

 

I believe Xandros is Debian based is it not? Then it's a cinch. You can download the correct drivers using apt-get. Does Xandros have the synaptic front end for apt-get? If so, just do a search for "nvidia" and the correct kernel should come up for you to install.

 

 

[pr-man 1]

dan i dont know if it has app get or not, how can i tell?

[Dapper Dan 0]

 

First, look in your menu and see if you have "synaptic," which is a front end for apt-get. If it's not there, it's simple to install. Oen a terminal and become root:

 

su [enter]

 

It will ask for password. Type it in and press enter. Then:

 

apt-get update [enter]

 

Let it do it's thing, then do the above step a second time. Then do:

 

apt-get install synaptic [enter]

 

After synaptic installs, just type:

 

synaptic [enter]

 

And it should come right up. The "GUI" is very intuitive and easy to follow. Do a search on nvidia and the correct nvidia kernel should come up.

[pr-man 1]

Dan from what I just read Xandros does have apt-get they cal it Xandros Network which is apt-get with a pretty shell but I think it only has access to apps and updates on their servers

[Dapper Dan 0]

Do they have nvidia kernels in their repositories? I think danleff is familiar with Xandros, maybe he'll know about how to install the nvidia drivers...

[iamroot 0]

If you wanna install the NVIDIA drivers manually then you have to close X by editing

 

/etc/inittab

 

change (init:5) to (init:3)

 

then restart your pc. You will notice that your system will not go into the GUI but remain at the terminal. X is now closed. Then go ahead and run the installer. Check ou the documentation at www.nvidia.com for more details.

[pr-man 1]

iam root I looked at the file using pico but I dont see where to edit that part

 

only init part i see is at the very beginning and it says init:(8) configuration

 

do u have aim or msn or icq so we can chat on this?