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Im trying to install a Nvidia Driver in Debian but im having so issues. I downloaded the file and the xconfig program thing from Nvidias website. I did what I ...
  1. 06-06-2006 #1
    murph1083
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    Need Help Installing Nvidia Driver

    Im trying to install a Nvidia Driver in Debian but im having so issues. I downloaded the file and the xconfig program thing from Nvidias website. I did what I have to but when I try to install the driver wont let me because my X desktop is still running. How to I end this so I can install the driver? Or am I going about this all wrong?
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    You could try this method:

    http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...d-drivers.html

    Or wait for someone to chime in with a more elegant solution specific to Debian.
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    I followed TechieMoes guide. I have make, gcc and kernel-source installed. When I go to install the driver. I get an error message that says:

    "ERROR: Unable to find the kernel source tree for the currently running kernel. Please make sure you installed the kernel source files for your kernel and they are properly configured"

    It also says at the end:

    "If you know the correct kernel source path with the '--kernel-source-path' command line option
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    Quote Originally Posted by murph1083
    I followed TechieMoes guide. I have make, gcc and kernel-source installed. When I go to install the driver. I get an error message that says:

    "ERROR: Unable to find the kernel source tree for the currently running kernel. Please make sure you installed the kernel source files for your kernel and they are properly configured"

    It also says at the end:

    "If you know the correct kernel source path with the '--kernel-source-path' command line option
    Are you sure you installed the correct kernel sources for the kernel you're using? You can tell what kernel with the uname -a command.
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    it says "Linux debian 2.4.27-2-386"
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    did you

    apt-get kernel-souce-2.4.27

    that should be the command I'm not using debian but I googled if for you. I also don't think specific release candidates matter.

    edit: You should also really consider upgrading to a 2.6 kernel as they are basically the standard nowadays.
    All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer. All New Users Read This!!! If you have a grub problem please look at GRUB MANUAL
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    try this guide

    try this guide for installing nvidia drivers installation in debian Check here
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