ati driver installer, radeon 9600, xfree86 4.3, suse
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ati driver installer, radeon 9600, xfree86 4.3, suse
So I'm new to linux and I would like to know how to run the ati driver installer which I downloaded from ati.com. It downloads as a binary file and the graphical programs doesn't start. I'm green so if you could help out in lame man's terms that would be nice.
file in question is; ati-driver-installer-8.18.8-i386.run
from link : support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&folderID=27
linux Dist: SuSe v 10, kernel 2.6.13-15 default
I downloaded XFree86 4.3. That took a while, firefox was thinking it was a real player file. Konqueror worked though.
However, you first need to get the XOrg 6.8 fglrx driver and delete the XFree86 4.3 as SuSE 10 uses XOrg not an XFree version. Then just follow the guide and let me know how it went.
"ls /lib/modules/'uname-r'/kernel/drivers/char/agp"
for me is " ls /lib/modules/redshirt/kernel/drivers/char/agp" You can't use your full name, just the shortname(Red Shirt is my full, redshirt is my short)... if you want though, you can browse to the /lib/modules and see what is there, then pick your user name or whatever, then do "ls /kernel/drivers/char/agp".
You have Xorg 6.8.2, which means when you download from the ATI webpage, you get the "ATI Driver Installer" and the "XOrg 6.8" fglrx installer, both from the download section on the same page. You have 4 choices for fglrx installers, XFree 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, and XOrg 6.8. Being on SuSE 10, means you have XOrg 6.8. Basically they are the same kind of deal, just forked from a different tree for licensing and other reasons.
nvm, i think I've got it.
i'm out for the nite.
thank you for all the help, this is getting me on my way.
I will be recommending your site to others.
-mike
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