Please do the following: A. Download the drivers. http://download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86/1.0-7676/NVIDIA-Linux- x86-1.0-7676-pkg1.run B. init 3. C. Execute the installation script. D. Edit the /etc/X11/xorg.conf Under section Device, Replace 'Driver "nv"' with 'Driver "nvidia"' E. init 5. If this doesn't work, please post your: A. /etc/X11/xorg.conf B. /var/log/Xorg.0.log C. dmesg. Cheers, Gilboa On Tue, 2005-11-08 at 22:05 +1030, David Abbott wrote: > Well there we go. > I just installed the nvidia driver by the book and it doesn't work. > I get a screen when I go back to init 5. > Nothing comes up it flashes on and off a couple of times and then goes > into > `I cannot start the X server lets do a dodgy half hearted effort at > doing something that isn't going to work' > Whoa is me. > I know people have got the nvidia drivers working on the Dell Inspiron > 9300 with th Nvidia Go6800 so what could the answer be? > You're help, patience and time is appreciated.
