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  1. 09-07-2009 #1
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    3D support in fedora 11 x64

    How do I enable 3d support for my nvidia 8500gt?
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    Welcome to the forums!

    You'll need to install the nvidia drivers if you haven't done so already:

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    Yeah I got my drivers install, but don't i need to enable 3d support though?
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    Quote Originally Posted by snipex View Post
    Yeah I got my drivers install, but don't i need to enable 3d support though?
    No, installing the drivers is what allows you to use 3D acceleration. What specifically are you trying to "enable"? Effects for a game or something like 3D desktop effects?
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    yea I was wanting to put call of duty 4 and 5 on it, as well as the desktop effects.
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    Quote Originally Posted by snipex View Post
    yea I was wanting to put call of duty 4 and 5 on it, as well as the desktop effects.
    I'm not familiar with the games, but more than likely Call of Duty is going to require you to install a translation software such as WINE, as there's no native Linux version.

    As far as enabling desktop effects, I'm not 100% clear (not a Fedora user myself) but there should be something in your Desktop preferences. If not, you can download a tool that gives you fine-grained control over what effects you want called ccsm or Compiz Configuration Settings Manager.
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  7. 09-10-2009 #7
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    ok cool thanks
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