Naturally it is possible to use Nvidia's own installer, however I prefer to avoid bypassing the package management system where possible, and you should too. Because I say so, and I am right.
Here's how:
- apt-get install module-assistant
- Next you need an Unstable repository available. This is done by editing the /etc/apt/sources.list file and adding this on a new line, but without the quotes - "deb http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/ unstable main non-free contrib"
- apt-get update
- m-a prepare
- m-a auto-install nvidia
- apt-get install nvidia-glx
- Edit /etc/apt/sources.list again and remove that new line, or comment it with a # at the beginning of the line.
- apt-get update
It is possible to do all steps except for 4 and 5 using Synaptic, but I will not go into that here, on account of I am lazy.
Updates:
- Anonymous points out that it is also necessary to edit your xorg.conf file to replace "nv" with "nvidia". Absolutely. Not sure how I missed that step.
- Nvidia drivers are available in Etch again, so this guide is no longer necessary, although still potentially useful if you need more recent drivers.
8 comments:
by me, 'cause it didn't make sense, not that that would stop me, but...it is a given that you sound more brilliant than actually are, right?
I have a challenge for you Ben, click on my name
Oh God I think I'm becoming a blogger lush
It must be your fault
It is always my fault, especially when it is not.
Totally accurate, oh did I tell you I have a new blog about my three cats?
I uninvited you, I figured there's only so much you can take!
I don't remember. I wasn't listening. :)
Got back to Beta, probably by osmosis
Thanx for the guide, but I had to add one step you did not mention. I had to edit the xorg.conf file and change 'nv' to 'nvidia'
Just thought you might like to know. Thanx!
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