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    Linux Ubuntu Help Nvidia Drivers

    so i just downloaded the new ubuntu gutsy gibson based distro. and well everything works just great except I cant get my Nvidia 8600gt to work so I can have all my pretty effects from Beryl. I tried installing the restricted driver but that completely crashed ubuntu. So i downloaded the newest driver from nvidia and it says it has to be run as root when I try to run it in the Terminal, and well i dont know how to run it as root or anything im kinda noob to linux atm. Thanks!!!!


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    nvidia 8600gt drivers need help installing

    ubuntu linux gutsy gibson distro (the newest one)

    everything BUT the video card is working fine.


    edit: and i tried using Envy but it comes up with an error before it even starts sayin somethin about install the KDL or KML files before continuing
    Originally posted by jboyce
    i f'd this girl last night i hadnt seen in a while...used to be cute, but when i had her naked lying on my bed i noticed she had gained alot of weight and looked like a manatee rolling around on my bed.
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    to run as root just type:

    Code:
    sudo <command>
    What do you mean "it completely crashes ubuntu" when you install the restricted drivers? Something tells me you are not completely crashing Ubuntu. The restricted drivers are honestly your best bet for getting it to work.

    You might also try AutoMatix or EasyUbuntu

    To test if your card is working, type:
    Code:
    glxinfo | grep direct
    You should see "Direct Rendering: Yes".
    Last edited by Accord R33; 02-23-2008, 04:11 PM.

    Owner of https://theclunkerjunker.com

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      #3
      most of my nvidia linux installs in the past required me to install in the cli, it's gotten better though I imagine, but I imagine it's already been explained in the ubuntu forums.

      on the stairs, she grabs my arm, says whats up,
      where you been, is something wrong?
      i try to just smile, and say everything’s fine.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Accord R33
        to run as root just type:

        Code:
        sudo <command>
        What do you mean "it completely crashes ubuntu" when you install the restricted drivers? Something tells me you are not completely crashing Ubuntu. The restricted drivers are honestly your best bet for getting it to work.

        You might also try AutoMatix or EasyUbuntu

        To test if your card is working, type:
        Code:
        glxinfo | grep direct
        You should see "Direct Rendering: Yes".

        well it doesnt completely crash it, ill install the drivers but then after I restart it comes up with asking me which adapter I have so ill point it towards the Nvidia 8 series set my resolution log in and it will stick my resolution at 840xwhatever. so im going to fresh install ubuntu in a min and do what you said R33 thanks I was hoping you would see this thread hehe
        Originally posted by jboyce
        i f'd this girl last night i hadnt seen in a while...used to be cute, but when i had her naked lying on my bed i noticed she had gained alot of weight and looked like a manatee rolling around on my bed.

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          #5
          Originally posted by 92cb7accord
          well it doesnt completely crash it, ill install the drivers but then after I restart it comes up with asking me which adapter I have so ill point it towards the Nvidia 8 series set my resolution log in and it will stick my resolution at 840xwhatever.
          Did you try just setting the res higher through the preferences?

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            #6
            ya but it only allowed 840x and 640x thats the only resolutions it would give me. I couldnt turn up my refresh rate either it was stuck at 60. im on a 19in wide lcd btw. and on a fresh install of ubuntu my resolution is at 1440x900 how i like it. and it only reads the video card as a AVG standard card or somethin<<<and thats after i tried installing the restricted driver that ubuntu wanted. sorry im a noob to this im wanting to learn so I can leave vista out. and just run a dualboot xp and ubuntu. I have the dual boot part down already its just the video card is holding me up .
            Originally posted by jboyce
            i f'd this girl last night i hadnt seen in a while...used to be cute, but when i had her naked lying on my bed i noticed she had gained alot of weight and looked like a manatee rolling around on my bed.

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              #7
              Aside from resolution issues, if you do the command:

              Code:
              glxinfo | grep direct
              What do you see? If you see "yes", you are fine. You probably just need to manually enter the resolution value you want into /etc/X11/xorg.conf

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                #8
                Originally posted by Accord R33
                Aside from resolution issues, if you do the command:

                Code:
                glxinfo | grep direct
                What do you see? If you see "yes", you are fine. You probably just need to manually enter the resolution value you want into /etc/X11/xorg.conf

                ok well im going to boot into ubuntu now because as of 10min ago my wireless card is not coming up in ubuntu anymore so im gonna go figure that out too. and ill let you know what I get out of the direct command. Thanks R33
                Originally posted by jboyce
                i f'd this girl last night i hadnt seen in a while...used to be cute, but when i had her naked lying on my bed i noticed she had gained alot of weight and looked like a manatee rolling around on my bed.

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