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**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 04:39 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

You probably need to make sure you are actually running the nvidia drivers, as I have used GE with this card myself, no problems, right out of the box. Currently I use an fx 6200. I use the Ubuntu nvidia-glx-new drivers, anything newer doesn't really give you anything better for these cards.

But to start off, can you post the exact error messages you are getting? That will give us a good starting point in getting you going, and also try running it from a Konsole, which may give more detailed messages. Simply type 'googleearth' there

**harecanada** · Jul 01, 2008, 04:46 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

Hi claydoh,
This is what I get when I type "googleearth" in Konsole

Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".
Xlib: extension "GLX" missing on display ":0.0".

Very weird.
What do you think?
harecanada

**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 05:03 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

you probably have installed the drivers, but have not enabled them, not sure if Envy handles that or not. The "extension "GLX" missing" leads me to believe that you aren't running any 3d-accelerated drivers.

My first thought is to uninstall the drivers installed via Envy, use Adept to install the package 'nvidia-glx-new', use the Hardware Drivers Manager to make sure the 'enabled' box is checked, and reboot your machine. That way, you will get updates that won't 'break' your video drivers if there is a kernel update

But another option is to post the contents of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file so we can see if there is any editing we can do there to help out that way. Which is quicker, but may involve some trial and error.

**harecanada** · Jul 01, 2008, 05:15 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

Here's What I get when I enter nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
[ Read 48 lines ]

Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"

harecanada

**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 05:40 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

Do you see an entry for NVIDIA in the Hardware Drivers Manager, in the System section of the K-menu?

if so, simply check the box, and restart your xserver (ctrl-alt-backspace is a quick way)

if not, then make your xorg.conf look like this:

Code:

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier   "Generic Keyboard"
    Driver     "kbd"
    Option     "XkbRules"   "xorg"
    Option     "XkbModel"   "pc104"
    Option     "XkbLayout"  "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier   "Configured Mouse"
    Driver     "mouse"
    Option     "CorePointer"
EndSection

Section "Device"
    Identifier   "Configured Video Device
    Driver		"nvidia"             ##added
	Option		"NoLogo"	"True"       ##added
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
    Identifier   "Configured Monitor"

## Added as well

Section "Screen"
	Identifier	"Default Screen"
	Monitor		"Configured Monitor"
	Device		"Configured Video Device"
	Defaultdepth	24
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
	Identifier	"Default Layout"
 screen "Default Screen"
EndSection

Section "Module"
	Load		"glx"
EndSection

This is what the driver manager added to enable glx, and the nvidia accelerated drivers

Try out the first option, if available, else try editing your xorg.conf and restarting the xserver. If you get a weird refresh rate, there are some other tweaks I can have you add in, as some (not all) FX cards depending on brand, etc need a little more tweaking

**harecanada** · Jul 01, 2008, 05:53 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

My Hardware Drivers Manager is empty.
I don't know how to make my xorg.conf look like your example. Can you give me a bit of a step by step if you have the time?
harecanada

**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 06:04 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

its not hard, the easiest way is to navigate to to the file in Dolphin, and right-click the file, select 'Actions -- Edit as root"

This will open a text editor after asking for your password, and you simply edit the text, and save.
Don't forget to save a copy of your original file, though I think your default xorg.conf will be recreated if it is deleted or misiing.

Just edit it to match, the edits and additions I noted with comments following the '##" symbols
You don't need the text that follows those symbols there, but its OK to leave them in if you want to copy and paste.

**harecanada** · Jul 01, 2008, 06:31 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

OK.
I did that but I can't get back to the KDM desktop!

what do I write after "darrell@harecanada-desktop:~$" ?
I'm using my wife's computer to get this message to you.
harecanada

**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 06:49 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

hmm
first, type this, which may give info as to why:

Code:

startx

Note any error message

Then delete the original file:

Code:

sudo rm /etc/X11/xorg.conf

then restore your backup copy

Code:

sudo cp /full/path/to/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf

ie: sudo cp /home/claydoh/xorg.conf.orig /etc/X11/xorg.conf
If you cannot remember the path, that is OK as you will get the origianal, basic xorg.conf regenerated for you (I tested it myself, twice)

then reboot again, you should be back to the original non-accelerated driver, and I recommend using my first method.

I think there is just a mis-typing or mis-paste on my part, or yours, and while config files are simple to edit, there is zero romm for errors

**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 07:03 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

Ad addendum: it seems, at least on my Hardy, the xorg.conf file isn't even needed anymore, I am currently running my desktop without one

using the command (as shown in the original file)
sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg
will regenerate one

**dibl** · Jul 01, 2008, 07:28 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

If you're using the Nvidia proprietary driver, then

Code:

sudo nvidia-xconfig

will also generate a new xorg.conf file, which won't take effect until you restart the X server.

Also

Code:

sudo nvidia-xconfig --add-argb-glx-visuals --composite

will add GLX and compositing.

**harecanada** · Jul 01, 2008, 07:30 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

That was weird. At one point I got an error that said:
Fatal server error
No screens found
Giving up

Then I got things like No such process and no such command found.

Finally I just rebooted and pressed Esc and did a recovery and I'm back to square one.
Now what do you think we should do?
There's one thing about Kubuntu that I really love...It's always an adventure.

I started weeks ago trying to figure out how to get Google Earth to work and I have been through such a lot of learning. I think at this rate I won't be a newbie much longer. LOL
Any way, got any ideas?
harecanada

**harecanada** · Jul 01, 2008, 07:35 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

Hey dibl,
I tried this:sudo nvidia-xconfig --add-argb-glx-visuals --composite
and got this:
darrell@harecanada-desktop:~$ sudo nvidia-xconfig --add-argb-glx-visuals --composite
[sudo] password for darrell:

Using X configuration file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf".

VALIDATION ERROR: Data incomplete in file /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
Device section "Configured Video Device" must have a Driver
line.

Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True" added to Screen "Screen0".
Backed up file '/etc/X11/xorg.conf' as '/etc/X11/xorg.conf.backup'
New X configuration file written to '/etc/X11/xorg.conf'

darrell@harecanada-desktop:~$

**claydoh** · Jul 01, 2008, 08:22 PM

Re: Google Earth NVIDIA FX 5200...

As I suggested, don't use Envy, install the packages available in Adept/synaptic, and use the hardware manager to enable all these things automagically.

dibl's codes do help, but are more for compositing/compiz which can also be enabled automagically from the k-menu as well

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