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emerged the nvidia drivers by setting some flags /etc/make.conf, and installing xorg-x11. Copied my xorg.conf from my old Debian etch system and put it in /etc/X11/ issued startx The nvidia ...
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  1. 09-19-2006 #1
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    nvidia drivers

    emerged the nvidia drivers by setting some flags /etc/make.conf, and installing xorg-x11. Copied my xorg.conf from my old Debian etch system and put it in /etc/X11/

    issued startx

    The nvidia logo appeared but glxinfo in xterm (under twm) shows no direct rendering.

    I am a gentoo newbie.. first gentoo installation

    thanks in advance
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  2. 09-19-2006 #2
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    you can download nv's drivers here,and install it manually,it's better because you needn't configure your x11
    hope this help
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    http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/nvidia-guide.xml

    All you need for your nvidia card.

    And in most distributions (not only gentoo) it is best to use the package manager to install the drivers. That way, the package manager can update them when running a system update and there is an update. If you use the nvidia installer, you have to manually keep them up to date.

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    Well, tried to reemerge the nvida drivers but it doesnt work ... Ill go with the installer ..
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    What exactly doesn't work? If it is just direct rendering, then try this:
    Code:
    eselect opengl set nvidia
    Make sure and have the correct options in your kernel also.

    And btw, the "nvidia-drivers" package in portage is the official nvidia drivers and nvidia-glx. They are just packaged for easy installation and mainenance in portage.

    Remember that you can't have the nvidia framebuffer compiled in and use the nvidia drivers.

    Also, in gentoo it is encouraged to use
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    /etc/init.d/xdm start | stop | restart
    to start, stop, or restart X.

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    Code:
    emerge -av nvidia-drivers
modprobe nvidia
lsmod |grep nvidia
eselect opengl set nvidia
    then go edit the xorg config, i would first run xorgconfig and use a new config rather then the old debian one. and dont use the nvidia's installer, let portage do it, thats why we have portage

    EDIT: make sure you uncomment the glx line in xorg.conf then once in X again run glxgears froma terminal
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    I'll try again with your suggestions
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    Worked!!

    How can I set it to modprobe nvidia during boot?
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  9. 09-23-2006 #9
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    don't bother, X automatically does it when it loads from startx or whatever you're using.
    Here's why Linux is easier than Windows:
    Package Managers! Apt-Get and Portage (among others) allow users to install programs MUCH easier than Windows can.
    Hardware Drivers. In SuSE, ALL the hardware is detected and installed automatically! How is this harder than Windows' constant disc changing and rebooting?
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    That's great thanks
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