make sure you have your kernel sources installed

press crtl-alt-f1

then login as root

now type telinit 1

when it asks you to log in again log in as root

type sh /path/to/installer/NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4363.run

after installer finishes edit your XF86Config or XF86Config-4 file (depends on your distro)

then type:

telinit 5

now you should be back in X with the 3D driver working if you need a more indepth discussion of the proceedure please look at

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ghlight=nvidia

How do I make sure I have the proper Kernel installed? I tried the:

[fancy@tinwhistle phil]$ su -
Password:
[root@tinwhistle root]# uname -r
2.4.18-3

technique the piper said and I got a command not found.

1. In your user account, open an x terminal

2. Type this and press enter

su -

3. Answer the prompt with root's password and press enter

4. After you get the root prompt, type this and press enter

uname -r

I pasted the contents of my x terminal, so you don't type in my bash prompts as well as the commands I gave.

>>you don't type in my bash prompts as well as the commands I gave.<<

Sorry about that, I didn't know. =(

Here is what it returned: 2.4.21-0.13mdk

Now you know your running kernel version.

The link in my sig might help with the nVidia install for Mandrake.

Fantastic, will have to remember that piper! =)

I got an error however during install:

"Unable to find the system utility 'ld'. Please make sure you have the package 'binutils' installed. If you do have binutils installed please check that 'ld' is in your path."

Any ideas?

Also, how do I get put of the terminal and back to the desktop without rebooting?

Install binutils off the cds. If Install Software doesnt list it, see if Remove Software does, and report back.

Check my install link. Ctrl+Alt+F1 is a login terminal, Ctrl+Alt+F7 is the gui/Xserver.

To go to your x session from a virtual terminal, use alt-F7. You can use an x terminal and use the command su - to become root in that x terminal and never have to leave X (unless configign X or X is broken).

Did you configure urpmi so it can find all the neat stuff?
Easy urpmi config for Mandrake
urpmi mini-HOWTO

I did not have the 2nd cd during install as I was told it was an extras cd. I'm guessing I was misinformed and need those.

How can I now install the 2nd cd once I d/l it and burn the iso?

Thanks for the ctrl+alt+F7, that saves a lot of time! =)

You really should get all 3 cds or you'll be missing all the fun non-vital apps, and the very useful documentation.
Go into the Mandrake Control Centre, or the KDE menu item called Install Software and pick the packages you need/want. Then it'll request the cd. Put it in the drive, close the drive, and then click ok.

Sweet. I don't think I'm going to bother learning how to burn to a cd yet--I have enough on my plate. I will use my other PC to burn it to a cd and try what you posted.

Thanks so much,
Mike

# CD burning info
Is it configured and what is the device? Command this to find out:
cdrecord -scanbus
Adding an IDE CD-Writer to Linux
CD Writing HOWTO
# Burn an ISO to disk
cdrecord -v speed=<burning speed> dev=<your device> /path/to/foo.iso
# Burn from disk to disk
cdrecord -v dev=<your device> speed=<burning speed> -isosize /dev/cdrom
# Generate an ISO from a directory.
mkisofs -Jr -o foo.iso /path/to/directory
mkisofs -vrTJUV "Label" -o foo.iso /path/to/directory
# Generate an ISO from a CD
dd if=/dev/cdrom of=foo.iso
Linux MP3 CD Burning mini-HOWTO
# Convert mp3 to wav with lame
for i in *.mp3; do lame --decode $i `basename $i .mp3`.wav; done
# Burn a CD from wav files
cdrecord -v -audio -pad speed=<burning speed> dev=<your device> /path/to/*.wav
# Erase a CDRW
cdrecord -v dev=<your device> speed=<burning speed> blank=fast

Will I need the extras on the other cd that I did not load for this to work?

You will have to look in your Mandrake Control Center in the software section to see if you have/need something installed as I don't know what you installed on your system.

If you have an internet connection, you can configure urpmi and install what programs you want/need for your installation without CDs.
# Mandrake links
Mandrake home page
Mandrake Users website
Easy urpmi config for Mandrake
urpmi mini-HOWTO
Easy software management: Red Carpet
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
You didn't install the developmental packages? As root, command:
urpmi gcc
An Introduction to the Midnight Commander. You can install it by commanding:
urpmi mc
Midnight Commander home page