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misc:nvidia [2018-11-02 12:15] – [Official Nvidia drivers] jens | misc:nvidia [2019-11-09 08:23] – [The Debian Way] remove legacy release name jens | ||
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If you don't need the latest driver versions for any specific reason, I recommend installing the Nvidia drivers the Debian way. This method is easier, faster and less vulnerable to kernel changes. | If you don't need the latest driver versions for any specific reason, I recommend installing the Nvidia drivers the Debian way. This method is easier, faster and less vulnerable to kernel changes. | ||
- | An extensive description is given in the [[http:// | + | An extensive description is given in the [[http:// |
- | Just install some necessary tools: < | + | Just install some necessary tools: < |
That's it already, you can now continue with the [[# | That's it already, you can now continue with the [[# | ||
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=== Installing the driver === | === Installing the driver === | ||
- Download the latest driver [[http:// | - Download the latest driver [[http:// | ||
- | - Install your Kernel headers and some build tools. On Debian (Etch or later) run this: < | + | - Install your Kernel headers and some build tools. On Debian (Etch or later) run this: < |
- Invoke the Nvidia Installer. I, personally, prefer a few options as well (see [[# | - Invoke the Nvidia Installer. I, personally, prefer a few options as well (see [[# | ||
- Edit your X-configuration file (usually ''/ | - Edit your X-configuration file (usually ''/ | ||
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- Install gcc-4.1: < | - Install gcc-4.1: < | ||
- Use at least version 177.76 of the driver. Beta-drivers can be found on [[http:// | - Use at least version 177.76 of the driver. Beta-drivers can be found on [[http:// | ||
- | - Run this to install: < | + | - Run this to install: < |
To check which compiler version was used to compile your kernel you can use the command '' | To check which compiler version was used to compile your kernel you can use the command '' |
misc/nvidia.txt · Last modified: 2019-11-09 08:26 by jens