> 1) I use multiple kernels: 2.6.9-1.681_FC3, 2.6.9-1.681_FC3-smp and a > custom kernel. Right now every time I change kernels I have to re > install the Nvidia drivers. Is there an easier way to do this ? Is it > possible to install an Nvidia driver that works with multiple kernels ? > The nvidia's driver do the job in two parts: first, it compiles in your machine a kernel module named just "nvidia", this part is kernel dependent, so, if you use 3 diferent kernels, you must compile 3 nvidia modules, one for each kernel, like any module. /lib/modules/[kernel version]/kernel/drivers/video/nvidia.ko The second part, is the driver that X.org uses, this one is closed source, but works just fine. this one is kernel independent. > 2) Using the custom Nvidia driver means one can't use system-config- > display. I would like to start using a second monitor and next week I > need to output to the TV out. It looks like every time I change the > video setup I have to edit xorg.conf. Is that correct ? Is there an > easier way ? Is there some way to allow system-config-display work with > the custom Nvidia drivers ? > > Thanks in advance. Run the command nvidia-settings, this is a tool provided by nvidia, and it cant ajust a lot of things. Miguel
