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bobtcowboy
10-08-2001, 10:20 PM
apt-get install nvidia-kernel-src nvidia-glx-src

is it possible that its that easy?

does the configure part of the installation configure X for me?

if not where should I look for what steps it didn't do?

Bill
Slackmonster
10-08-2001, 10:24 PM
I used to use debian for awhile and I had to compile them and set it up by hand. I don't believe that you can use apt-get. Don't quote me though, there are those that are way more experienced here with Debian than me. Good luck.
bobtcowboy
10-08-2001, 10:27 PM
Originally posted by singlemalt:
<STRONG>I used to use debian for awhile and I had to compile them and set it up by hand. I don't believe that you can use apt-get. Don't quote me though, there are those that are way more experienced here with Debian than me. Good luck.</STRONG>

Well, I just did it, so its very possible ;o)

What I'm wondering is what steps are leftover... and how can I tell the difference?

Bill
thedexman
10-08-2001, 10:56 PM
look in the install guide on nvidia's website. Most likely it will just be changes to the XF86Config file
teeitup
10-09-2001, 12:11 AM
WOW, I could have used apt-get for the drivers. I didn't even think of it. I did it the old fashioned way. ;)

The PDF at the Nvidia site is very informative.

apt-get, who would have thought. :cool:

Good Luck,
slacker_x
10-09-2001, 05:24 AM
Here's how to do it:
() apt-get the two -src packages.
() read /usr/share/doc/nvidia-kernel-src/README.Debian
() read /usr/share/doc/nvidia-glx-src/README.Debian

Following the simple instructions in those files, you should have the nvidia driver installed.

Change the Xf86Config-4 file the same way as everyone else does....search here or google for details. I'm sure nvidia has docs on this as well.