virtual desktops

amedee · 12-03-2003, 02:45 PM

.... lets keep it as simple as possible

the search button on linuxquestions came up blanc
so here it goes...

i run slackware9.1/winXP

when trying to install the latest NVIDIAdrivers (MSI GForce4 ti4200 256mb)
i had to switch to CTRL+ALT+F2 (i think)
anyway, when i press CTRL+ALT+F2 or CTRL+ALT+F1
my monitor turns black, it goes to standbymode......
I can go back to CTRL+ALT+F7 tho

pretty weird if you ask me
I really have NO CLUE

thx guys

*edit1 > typos, and added extra info
*edit2 > wrong specs

ferreter · 12-03-2003, 04:15 PM

Um, you probably don't even want to be in a gui like Xfree when installing those drivers anyways. Are you sure the monitor is in standby mode? does the light on the front power button turn orange?

amedee · 12-03-2003, 04:17 PM

yep, orange, standy
hope i get it solved
i have no 2D/3Dacceleration now

ferreter · 12-03-2003, 04:36 PM

Did you try just logging out to the console?

Sorry if I'm covering the obvious.