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ok. I tried install the nvidia driver on my kubuntu comp. But what happened is I changed the configuration file thingy from nv to nvidia, but did not succeed in ...
  1. 03-04-2006 #1
    arrow.69
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    problems with nvidia driver

    ok. I tried install the nvidia driver on my kubuntu comp. But what happened is I changed the configuration file thingy from nv to nvidia, but did not succeed in installing the driver... SO now, when I boot into kubuntu, I'm stuck into text-only mode and I can't start X... I'm a complete newbie for linux, so any help would be apreciated... I think the only 2 ways to restore my comp back to normal is either to change my configuration file back to nv or to install the accelerated 3d driver for nvidia...

    But, what happens is when I try to edit the XF86Config-4 file using nano, the document opens but theres no text in it...

    And when I try to install my nvidia driver, it complains I don't have the right kernel thing.... more specifically it says:

    ERROR: Unable to load the kernel module 'nvidia.ko'. This is most likely
    because the kernel module was built using the wrong kernel source files.
    Please make sure you have installed the kernel source files for your
    kernel; on Red Hat Linux systems, for example, be sure you have the
    'kernel-source' rpm installed. If you know the correct kernel source
    files are installed, you may specify the kernel source path with the
    '--kernel-source-path' commandline option.



    kk... thats it... please help, im totally lost right now...
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  2. 03-04-2006 #2
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    ubuntu and nvidia

    So your Ubuntu uses XF86 not Xorg? The file would be under /etc/X11/XF86Conf-4 or /etc/X11/xorg.conf. It is always good idea to save copy of working XF86/xorg config file before making new file or changing present one. Edit the appropriate one back to nv driver. Then review Ubuntu starter guide nvidia install steps.
    If you have kernel-headers for your kernel version you could use that and downloaded nvidia driver as an alternative way to setup XF86 or Xorg.
    Make sure your video chip/card is supported by nvidia driver version you are trying to use and that your XF86/Xorg version supports that driver too.
    I would stick to Ubuntu starter guide steps though. Welcome to Debian
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  3. 03-05-2006 #3
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    figured it out

    aright i figured everything out. thanks 4 the help
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