Re: [tlug] Lost my Nvidia driver somehow [SOLVED]

[Dave M G <martin@example.com>]

Edward, Stephen,

Thank you for replying.

Edward said:
> Just a guess ...The
> 2.6.17.1 kernel only looks for modules in /lib/modules/2.6.17.7
> directory so it won't find the /lib/modules/2.6.19.1/video/nvidia.ko module.
>   
Thank you this helped, and now Nvidia is back up and running, and I'm 
back into X. Getting back to a GUI is like stepping into a warm bath.

I also found this handy utility which helps automate the Nvidia install 
process:

http://albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html

Thanks guys. Once again TLUG gets me back on course.

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Dave M G
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