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    Problem when updating kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11

    I see this is an issue - I did an install/upgrade of the kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11 a few days ago and as far as I know it worked, at least I didn't see a problem. I only got round to rebooting the system last night and on the way up it tells me 'Failed to start the X-Server'.

    The detail from the log says -
    (==) Using config file "/etc/X11/xorg.conf"
    FATAL: Module nvidia not found
    (EE) NVIDIA(0) failed to load the NVIDIA kernel module!

    I noticed that I did not see the nvidia splash screen. The notice about this update problem says something about needing the latest Nvidia drivers.

    I am left in the dark and don't seem to have even command prompt. What do I do?

    Thanks
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    Re: Problem when updating kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11

    So when you start your computer where does it leave you LAST?
    "A problem well stated is a problem half solved." --Charles F. Kettering
    "Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."--Dr. Seuss
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      Re: Problem when updating kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11

      I am bit further - I typed Ctrl Alt F1 to get a terminal.
      Edited xorg.conf to replace Driver "nvidia" with Driver "nv" and restarted.
      It boots into the normal GUI (screen resolution a bit hokey)
      I now need to find and install the correct nvidia driver for 2.6.17-11 - I think?
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        Re: Problem when updating kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11

        My guess is that you can input on the screen you have. If you can, input:
        sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
        That should start a text-based wizard to configure X. Answer the questions as best you can and if there are any you can't then go with the default given answer. If it doesn't work at first then try again and specify VESA.

        If X restarts you will need to reinstall the Nvidia driver. There are various methods for doing this. I have had success using the script called Envy which is available at http://albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html . This script will find out what Nvidia card you have, download and install the correct driver.
        "A problem well stated is a problem half solved." --Charles F. Kettering
        "Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."--Dr. Seuss
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          Re: Problem when updating kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11

          If you now have GUI, forget my first paragraph - but try the second.
          "A problem well stated is a problem half solved." --Charles F. Kettering
          "Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."--Dr. Seuss
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            Re: Problem when updating kernel-related packages to version 2.6.17-11

            I am going again - I interrupted Grub and rebooted the old 2.6.17-10 kernel which comes up with the original nvidia drivers fine. So I will edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and re-order it to choose -10 rather than -11.
            I now see why binary blobs are a pain compared to open source.
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