2 questions...
January 11, 2005 09:32 PM
1.Installing Nvidia drivers:
When I try to run the setup I get an error telling me that I dont have the kernal image or something like that and I have no idea what to do. Please help.
2.Mouse freezes:
Every once and awhile my mouse will freeze and I will have to unplug and then plug it back in.
BTW: I am using Debian.
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January 11, 2005 10:11 PM
1. To do it the "Debian way": Add the non-free repository to your apt sources (if it's not already there). Then, if you're using Linux 2.4.27, apt-get install nvidia-kernel-2.4.27-1-your_kernel's_cpu_type (that's the only version currently with prebuilt packages of the NVidia modules). Otherwise, apt-get install kernel-headers-your_kernel's_version-your_kernel's_cpu_type nvidia-kernel-source nvidia-glx and then follow the instructions in /usr/share/doc/nvidia-kernel-source/README.Debian. If you have any problems, feel free to ask.
2. I have no idea. It could be the X server, your kernel version, or possibly the hotplug scripts. What type of mouse is it?
2. I have no idea. It could be the X server, your kernel version, or possibly the hotplug scripts. What type of mouse is it?
January 11, 2005 10:18 PM
Whenever your mouse freezes you should switch over to the terminal (Ctrl+Alt+1) and move the mouse around and see what error it generates. That may help you with your problem (i.e. it being USB related or something).
January 11, 2005 10:54 PM
Quote: Original post by Null and Void
1. To do it the "Debian way": Add the non-free repository to your apt sources (if it's not already there). Then, if you're using Linux 2.4.27, apt-get install nvidia-kernel-2.4.27-1-your_kernel's_cpu_type (that's the only version currently with prebuilt packages of the NVidia modules). Otherwise, apt-get install kernel-headers-your_kernel's_version-your_kernel's_cpu_type nvidia-kernel-source nvidia-glx and then follow the instructions in /usr/share/doc/nvidia-kernel-source/README.Debian. If you have any problems, feel free to ask.
Im new to this whole Linux thing and I don't know how to edit sources.list, I know how to add repositories from reading the apt HOWTO but I am not able to save it. I figure that means that I need root access but the only way I know how to get into root is to use the recovery mode or through the root terminal. And through those ways I don't know how to edit files.
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January 11, 2005 11:16 PM
You can use su command to become as root.. perhaps more secure way is just to use
su -c _your_command_here_, which only executes this one process with root priviledges
su -c _your_command_here_, which only executes this one process with root priviledges
January 11, 2005 11:17 PM
Quote: Original post by Winograd
You can use su command to become as root.. perhaps more secure way is just to use
su -c _your_command_here_, which only executes this one process with root priviledges
I just figured out how but thanks anyways.
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January 11, 2005 11:18 PM
nano is nice for editing files at a terminal. it *should* be installed already, I think...
January 12, 2005 12:02 AM
@Null and Void: The non-free repository seems to be empty on every site I look at.
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January 12, 2005 12:43 AM
Quote: Original post by C-Junkie
nano is nice for editing files at a terminal. it *should* be installed already, I think...
Yeah it was, thanks.
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January 12, 2005 10:09 PM
*Bump*
Ok for this link it seems it wont be possible for me to get the drivers the way Null and Void suggested, is there another way?
P.S: Its a microsoft mouse.
Ok for this link it seems it wont be possible for me to get the drivers the way Null and Void suggested, is there another way?
P.S: Its a microsoft mouse.
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