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I found the links by searching for an older version of the driver, clicking on the link and then replacing the version numbers everywhere in the link with "304.108". I found the "108" by searching for posts about my specific error message.
I have done minimal testing on the driver. It installs and appears to work with KDE so far. If I run into any specific problems I will add them to this post.
The driver search on the nVidia site does not find the correct driver. You must have version 304.108 for Slackware 14.1.
Although you didn't specify in your post, is it the 304.119 driver the search yields that is wrong? What about 304.117?
I haven't followed the goings on with nVidia for several years. About the time you posted this I started messing with a desktop from 2009 that has an integrated 6150SE so your post is timely.
Is it a "known problem" that the kernel used in Slackware 14.1 needs 304.108 for these older nVidia systems. How did you know that the 304.108 driver was needed?
Although you didn't specify in your post, is it the 304.119 driver the search yields that is wrong? What about 304.117?
I haven't followed the goings on with nVidia for several years. About the time you posted this I started messing with a desktop from 2009 that has an integrated 6150SE so your post is timely.
Is it a "known problem" that the kernel used in Slackware 14.1 needs 304.108 for these older nVidia systems. How did you know that the 304.108 driver was needed?
TIA for explaining just a little more.
When I search, the highest driver version that the nVidia driver search finds for me is 304.88. The 304.88 driver will not build on Linux kernel version 3.10 and requires a patch to work. When I searched, I selected the GeForce Go7 Series (Notebooks) and then GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M, then 32-bit or 64-bit Linux. If you find drivers newer than 304.108 for that chip then they may also work. I use the driver in an HP DV9999US laptop with an integrated nVidia graphics chip.
There are numerous references to nVidia driver patches for different chips and driver versions, so sorting through them for a specific combination of hardware and software can be daunting. It is important to know the exact nVidia card and chip, the Linux kernel version and the version of X Server software
Be careful choosing nVidia drivers, because the version numbering for each card and chip is completely separate. Version 304.88 for one chip may not have similar features or fixes as 304.88 for a different chip. Read the release notes and other files that come with the drivers to make sure that they are compatible with your particular chip. Newer nVidia drivers often drop support for older chips.
If you do find other drivers that work, it will be helpful if you post the identification of the chip or card in your hardware as shown by the "lspci" command. Also, post the Linux kernel version shown by "uname -a". If you are using Slackware 14.1 then the kernel version will probably be 3.10.17.
If you find drivers newer than 304.108 for that chip then they may also work.
I see now that the "wrong" driver was the 304.88 version. I misunderstood your original post and thought you meant the newer 304 drivers wouldn't work and that it was necessary to revert to the older 304.108 driver. A few years ago when I dealt with nVidia hardware it was common to occasionally fix a new problem by installing an older driver.
Thanks for explaining this.
Another user in the Salix forum also reported a build failure with the 304.88 driver using the same kernel as Slackware 14.1. They had success with 304.108 using your link I sent them. Their hardware ...
Another user in the Salix forum also reported a build failure with the 304.88 driver using the same kernel as Slackware 14.1. They had success with 304.108 using your link I sent them. Their hardware ...
I'm glad that it helped. The complete list of compatible nVidia products can be found on the download page for the 304.88 version of the driver. Probably any hardware listed as compatible with the 304.88 version will also be compatible with the 304.108 version. Thanks for passing the information on to other Linux users.
It's an ancient thread, but are there notes about 340.88 or 340.108 nvidia driver and Slack current used ( Linux/x86 3.14.29 Kernel Configuration )at the moment?
I have an nVidia GeForce 7900 GS which appears to be supported in these -108 and -125 drivers. (Older Dell XPS-410 currently running Win7pro.)
I just purchased Slackware 14.1 CD's (32-bit) and the DVD (64-bit). The README's on these drivers say that they include both 32 and 64-bit drivers.
I am wondering if anyone has had success with the 64-bit drivers in the -108 or -125 files with Slack 14.1.
I'm not a complete Slack newbie, but used it for a few years 2001-2004.
The last thing I see here is the mention of the 'latest' driver, the 304.125. I have downloaded it and am hoping it will work as advertised
in Slack 14.1, now that I'm going to nuke the Win7 installation. Any updates or comments would be greatly appreciated.
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