how to install nvidia driver?

[figo2476]

Is there any way I can install nvidia driver?

[dibl]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

Sure.

There's an awful lot posted about it already -- you might want to search on your card and see if you find an example.

Personally, I've been using Envy of late, and it seems to work for 90+% of folks. It is available for download here: http://albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html

You want the file "envy_0.9.6-0ubuntu2_all.deb" about halfway down the page. Download it to your Desktop, right-click on the file, choose "Kubuntu Package Menu > Install" and it will be installed. The Envy icon will appear in your Kmenu>System folder, and you can click it to run the installer. If you have trouble, post again and we'll see if we can help.

[Robin T Cox]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

Just choose the appropriate driver, and follow the instructions.

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

[claydoh]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

I have no problem repeating what has already been said before, as there are sooo many ways to install the Nvidia drivers.

I recommend using the Ubuntu packages as they are easiest to install.
this link is what I use for a starting point. (there were kubuntu-specific instructions somewhere, but I can't remember where they are)

First, as I assume you are on Dapper, you will need to enable Universe and multiverse repositories, then basically follow the 'Install and activate drivers' sections in the first link.

Now, often you may still have to do some xorg.conf tweaking, but for the most part it should be good to go. (None of the installer scripts like Envy or Automatix do this) Searching on your particular video card may also yield some useful info on that, if necessary.

[linuxwizard]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

claydoh
Is this the one you were think about for Dapper & Edgy

https://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/kubuntu.../hardware.html

[claydoh]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

Thanks! bookmarked and ready to go!

[figo2476]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

* Thank you all
* Is it fair enough to ask how to enable my net work card here?
(Since I still cannot connect to the net)

[figo2476]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

Just choose the appropriate driver, and follow the instructions.

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

* Thx here
* It keeps asking 'install ld' - is there any way I can install it from the local cd

[claydoh]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

* Thank you all
* Is it fair enough to ask how to enable my net work card here?
(Since I still cannot connect to the net)

sure, though I suggest starting a new thread for that so it will be seen easier. Be sure to specify what card you have, or what system you have, and what steps you have taken so far.

[figo2476]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

Just choose the appropriate driver, and follow the instructions.

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

* Thx here
* It keeps asking 'install ld' - is there any way I can install it from the local cd

* Fix the 'ld' problem.
* I downloaded the official nvidia driver & ran it. It said x server is running and I need to exit it. I am not sure how to exist the x server.....

[Robin T Cox]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

When you have downloaded the driver, you will have an install file named something like:

NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-9631-pkg1.run

You need to move or copy this file to your Home folder.

Then reboot, but this time boot into recovery mode, which will give you simply a text screen and a command line. You can now run the driver install file, but you need to do this in root mode, so type the command:

sudo sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-9631-pkg1.run

to start the installer. From here you'll be prompted. If in doubt, just keep pressing Enter, and you should find the driver will install OK. When it is completely iinstalled, just press Ctrl/Alt and Backspace to reactivate X.

[figo2476]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

It seems I don't have much luck today. I am use kernel 2.6.15-26-386
* No precompiled kernel interface was found
* Cannot connect to internet yet
* the installer will need to compile a kernel interface, but I assume I didn't have
files : 'kernel-source' or 'kernel-devel' RPM in my kubuntu disk

[dibl]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

It seems I don't have much luck today.

figo, I think the guidance I gave you (above) is still a valid way to install the driver, especially if the alternatives aren't working for you.

[figo2476]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

I think envy is an easy way, but
* I don't have internet for now, since I still can not configure it.
* It needs python, etc... which I don't have for now, unless it is in the cd.... or I need to download them...............

say thx in the hell.

[dibl]

Re: how to install nvidia driver?

* It needs python, etc... which I don't have for now, unless it is in the cd.... or I need to download them...............

say thx in the hell.

Ahhhh -- yes, I'd forgotten that Envy will call for 3 or 4 of the python packages, before it will install itself. Those packages are in the repos -- I don't know whether they are on the installation CD or not.

Well, you are indeed in Hell, I hope for only a little while.

EDIT: If your Internet problem is just the lack of a GUI, try this: http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3085112.0