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Old 04-01-2005, 07:56 AM   #1
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nvidia driver for multiple kernels


Hi there people!

I'd like to know, if and how I can install the NVIDIA-driver for mutiple kernels.

I need to use kernel 2.4.29 and 2.4.26 (for openmosix) but when I try to install it after I booted the other kernel, it tells me it has to delete the old installtion before cont....

Is ther a way to get around this?

Thanks, Sascha
 
Old 04-01-2005, 11:39 AM   #2
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sascha -

the installer removes the old module by default - you can run the .run file with a flag to just build the kernel module -- try running the installer with "--advanced-options" - iirc, the correct flag ("-K"?) is listed there

here's another option:
http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/show...threadid=12527
 
Old 04-01-2005, 12:13 PM   #3
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thanks a lot, will give it a try and report :-)
 
Old 04-02-2005, 12:55 AM   #4
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Soo... I got it working!

I did it like one guy said in the link you posted: I simply copied the nvidia.o from the kernel/driver/video/-folder to my home-folder and reinstalled after booting the other kernel. It deleted the original driver and I copied it back from my homefolder... now it wokrs like it should!

Thanks very much for your hint! :-)
 
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Soo... I got it working!

I did it like one guy said in the link you posted: I simply copied the nvidia.o from the kernel/driver/video/-folder to my home-folder and reinstalled after booting the other kernel. It deleted the original driver and I copied it back from my homefolder... now it wokrs like it should!

Thanks very much for your hint! :-)
you're welcome - glad to hear you got it working

 
  


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