how do you install nvidia's drivers in linux???
- Thread starter Terence
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The standard way:1. download the latest linux driver for your card series from Nvidia.2. log out and go into a terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+F2. log in as root.3. shut down KDM/GMD/XDM by switching to single-user mode. [ root@comp # init 3 ]4. navigate to the directory where you saved the Nvidia driver5. run the executable with this command:[root@comp # ./insertnameoffilehere.bin6. follow the prompts.7. return to multiple user mode [ init 5 ]8. rebootNOTE: You will need your kernel's source and header libraries installed in order for this to work. You can get them from your distribution's repositories. Most modern distributions will have tools available to make this process easier. Check with their documentation and user forums before proceeding.
ELfaGeek
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nVidia drivers are copyrighted. Linux Mint, and most other Linux Distros, do not use proprietary 3rd party drivers due to copyright laws. They use legal alternatives. So, what that means is your nVidia card should work perfectly in Mint, but may not have all the factory bells and whistles needed for Gaming.You could get the TarBall from the nVidia website, but the installation is very tricky (as you already discovered). The good news is: They are also included with Mint, and DO install very easily. I just can't remember where I found them. I do remember that I discovered them while exploring Mint, and if you do the same you will find them, too. This is part of the learning experience.
Firs download the driver, for the 32 bit version go to the site below:http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_169.07.htmlOnce you have the driver say it's in /home/(user)/download, where ((user) is your username). Open a terminal and type:cd /home/(user)/download (enter)next you need root permission so type:su (enter) followed by your password then type the command:sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-169.07-pkg1.run this should install the driver on the system.Have a look at the page below for help in configuring your xconfig or x86 file.http://www.linuxforums.org/multimedia/installing_nvidia_3d_drivers.html
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