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Computer specs: Athlon XP 3200+ 1.5gb RAM 80gb SATA HDD Debian 3.1 stable uname -r shows '2.6.8-2-386' Nvidia FX 5700 128mb RAM I used apt-get install kernel-source-2.6.8, and downloaded the ...
  1. 09-11-2005 #1
    TerminaMorte
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    Computer freezes when X starts



    Computer specs:
    Athlon XP 3200+
    1.5gb RAM
    80gb SATA HDD
    Debian 3.1 stable
    uname -r shows '2.6.8-2-386'
    Nvidia FX 5700 128mb RAM

    I used apt-get install kernel-source-2.6.8, and downloaded the nvidia driver from the nvidia.com website (I had tried apt-get'ing nvidia-glx, and it did not work)

    When using the 'nvidia' kernel, X begins to start, and where the white 'nvidia' screen should appear, a white screen appears and freezes the computer. Using the 'nv' driver doesn't do this (everything functions as normal)

    This probably started happening after I installed/updated Starcraft (via cedega)

    Can someone please help me?
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  2. 09-12-2005 #2
    St. Joe
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    I would try just reinstalling the nVidia driver.
    It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
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