What package(s) are needed to install nvidia support ?

[Matt Zimmerman]

On Tue, Sep 14, 2004 at 12:05:05AM +0300, Sivan Green wrote:

> I would like to know which binary packages are needed in order to
> enable support for nvidia based diaplay cards, i'd like to test that.
> 
> Is the same method of installing the driver together with manually
> editing X config applies? if not, what would be the best practice for
> this in warty?

The stock driver works quite well for 2D in my experience.  I use it with
everything from a GeForce2 mx400 through a GeForce 4 550 with great
satisfaction.

If you want 3D, you need to install
linux-restricted-modules-2.6.8.1-{386,686,686-smp,k6,k7,k7-smp} (the
appropriate one for your kernel) and nvidia-glx.  You may also want
nvidia-settings.

I believe the driver will be used if you force re-autodetection of X; you
can also use dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86 and choose the driver
manually.

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 - mdz