just installed RH8... my GTS driver is using "nvidia gts (generic)" in linux........

kublador · 03-14-2003, 07:42 PM

how can i enable the "use hardware acceleration"?
its unclickable...
how can i enable it?
thank you

Aussie · 03-14-2003, 08:01 PM

You need to install the nvidia linux driver to get 3d hardware acceleration, the instructions are in the README, I recomend you print a copy for reference during the install.

RolledOat · 03-14-2003, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by Aussie
You need to install the nvidia linux driver to get 3d hardware acceleration, the instructions are in the README, I recomend you print a copy for reference during the install.

I would recommend you read them twice.

I have installed them 5 times on 5 machines, and it is very easy and straighforward, however, follow the instructions to the LETTER. (i.e. don't forget to change your XF86Config). Also, I always use the 'Upgrading from RPM procedure' INSTEAD of the 'Install from RPM', since it works whether the RPMs pre-exist or not.

Can't stress any more strongly, follow instructiosn to the letter.

RO.

Also, before the upgrade, open a console and enter
glxgears

After 20 seconds, write down the average speed. I went from ~550 to 7000 fps.

kublador · 03-16-2003, 01:56 AM

good suggestions... =) thank you

kublador · 03-16-2003, 01:57 AM

hehhe... i ruined my RH8 yesterday coz of those nvidia drivers lol.... my X**config files were doomed.. lolz..
ill try upgrading it by rpm... thank you..
are the drivers on the nvidia website different from the "generic drivers that comes from RH8"?

RolledOat · 03-17-2003, 10:20 AM

Yes, the drivers from the nvidia site are proprietary 'hogh octane 3d enabled' drivers.

RO.