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Old 07-24-2006, 03:50 AM   #1
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Unhappy How to install nvidia drivers Geforce 6100

i have a gigabyte mb with Geforce6100(on chip) + nforce 430 , i,ve installed Fedora core5 64, need to install nvidia drivers.

when i started the .run file it says some "kernel interface .." is not found , how to find this missing pieces?
 
Old 07-24-2006, 03:55 AM   #2
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Try Stanton Finley's instructions.
 
Old 07-24-2006, 03:56 AM   #3
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1. Install and prep the linux kernel sources.
2. Supply the -k parameter to the .run file.
 
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Using the nVidia binary installer is not recommended. Here's why. Use the livna rpm if you can.
 
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