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Old 08-24-2007, 10:39 AM   #1
Zaskar
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Nvidia causes Logout when using OpenGL


I thought my Nvidia install worked flawless.

Im running Debian Lenny, with Sids kernel from apt get (Used that because people said the Nvidia install had a bug with the default lenny Kernels that were out and it was fixed in the Unstable one)
I have a GeForce 5600 FX Ultra(I think, its about that, im at work now) and used the file from the Nvidia website. Installed it from command prompt, it used the kernel headers to install, and then gave me the option to auto configure the X file (xorg.conf?)

Everything boots up great, has the Nvidia logo and all BUT im noticing now that when I install Wine, trying to start any app or config it, it auto logs me out of Linux and to the GDM screen. I though it was a Wine prob till I did a search and someone had the same problem, it was Nvidias driver doing it because Opengl isnt working. And sure enough thats it, trying to do any Opengl anything causes a logout (like the opengl setting menu in the Nvidia control panel.


Any ideas to help me?

Thankyou!
 
Old 08-24-2007, 11:40 AM   #2
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reinstall the nvidia driver. that worked for me.
 
Old 08-24-2007, 09:40 PM   #3
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Did you update/upgrade your system? If so, you are going to need to reinstall the nvidia drivers. You going to end up doing this often by the way. Should be fixed soon though.
 
  


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