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Virtualhate 05-31-2004 06:28 PM
Simple dumb question
 
ok i need to install new drivers for my Nvidia Video card, but it wont let me do it in any form of "X" windows how do i boot to just the command promp so i can install this ???

NiallC 05-31-2004 06:35 PM
You can always use CTRL-ALT-F3 ( or F4, F5, F6) to get you straight to a terminal session which is essentially the command line.

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Virtualhate 05-31-2004 06:42 PM
ok i did that went right to the command prompt looking think i type the install line for the Nvidia drivers and it said " you appear to be running a "X" window please exit before installing .... exiting ..........

dalek 05-31-2004 08:11 PM
No problem. If you are logged in as root, just type in

Code:
init 3
That will kill x. Then install the drivers. When you get that done, type in

Code:
init 5
That will bring X back up. If you have changed the driver in XF86Config-4, you should see the white screen.

That help??

:scratch: :D :D :D :D

edit: forgot the -4 for the config. Been using Gentoo a while.

rvqbl 05-31-2004 08:23 PM
Here is a good post to figure out how to install the drivers. I wish that I had this when I was trying it.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=184758

I have struggled with the Nvidia drivers for hours, but I did get it. I hope it goes well for you.

Take care--


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