Help Installing Driver

[KaustubhG]

I am using fedora 10, and i have downloaded the latest nvidia driver.
Now i want to install it but can't.
It says disable X server
Somehow i disabled x server and now want to install that driver then how to install it from command prompt?
Let me tell you that i am totally new to linux .
thanks in advance

[waterhead]

In Fedora, you disable the X-server by changing the run level to 3. Do this by entering this command, after using su to gain root privileges.

init 3

You then need to use a terminal screen to log in. These are found by using the Ctrl+Alt+F1 through Ctrl+Alt+ F8 key combinations. Log in as root, then change directory to the folder that has the driver source code. Use the cd command for this.

cd /home/KaustubhG/Desktop

Of course, you need to use the actual location of the file. Mine is just an example. Then, to see a list of the files in that folder, use this command.

ls

You should be able to see the driver's name. It makes it easier to enter it, to run it. When you run it, make sure you accept what it asks ( I don't recall exactly). The default is "NO", and it will then exit without installing.

I hope that you realize that you need some developmental programs and files installed first. Make sure you have these installed:

kernel-devel (kernel source)
gcc (Linux C compiler)

And for good measure, install this too:

kernel-headers-<your kernel version>