Get Out Of "x"

trojan[xterra] · 07-30-2003, 09:01 AM

im running mandrake 9.1
trying to install nvidia drivers

and all i want to know is how to get to a simple command line WITH NO X

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aaa · 07-30-2003, 09:45 AM

Open a terminal, make sure you're root (su - ), type telinit 3, and X closes. After you're finished installing, type telinit 5 and your back in X.

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trojan[xterra] · 07-30-2003, 10:03 AM

okokokok, HOLD UP

so when i installed the drivers it said installation successfull, blah blah

so im done?

.............right? lol

peace · 07-30-2003, 11:16 AM

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so when i installed the drivers it said installation successfull, blah blah

so im done?

If it said "installation successful", you can bet your bananas the installation was successful.

aaa · 07-30-2003, 11:30 AM

Just make sure you replaced the "nv" with "nvidia" in your XF86Config like the readme for the drivers said to. There are also a few lines that you may have to get rid of if thay're in there.

Thymox · 07-30-2003, 07:20 PM

You should read the NVidia's README file that is also available from their site. It shows what to do and how. It might seem quite daunting, but a lot of the information in there you shouldn't need to read, although it does make for an interesting read... yes, I am bored.