Official Linux driver 1.0-3123 thread

[bammbamm808]

I'm using them with little or no difference. I'll check when I have time if the "exit X to find a black console" bug is fixed. I'm doubtful, since it isn't mentioned in the changes notes. Share your experiences.

[covener]

I have an ongoing problem w/ my two analog flat panels taking a long time to actually come up. 3123 is better than the most recent couple drivers -- about 75 seconds.

[bwkaz]

Working well here. This version also fixed the problem I was having with __divdi3 in libGLcore.so (gcc 3.2-related, I think; linux-bugs said the next release should fix it), so my Athlon-XP-optimized system works with 3D now. :D

[AlgUSF]

I hope it fixes this bug I am having where my whole system hangs if I let it idle to long.... Really annoying!

[Matthyahuw]

What kernel are these running on?
I'm using the RH null beta, is it going to work on it?

Right now I'm only dabbling in Linux, but I'd like to make it more of a permanent fixture...

[borgzilla]

Athlon 1GHz
Asus A7V via kt133 bios 1011
Gf2 Ti
Slackware 8.1 GCC 2.95-3 default usb.i kernel

bash-2.05a# cat /proc/driver/nvidia/agp/status
Status: Enabled
Driver: AGPGART
AGP Rate: 4x
Fast Writes: Enabled
SBA: Enabled
bash-2.05a#

Games tested: RTCW, Q3A/TA, SoF2 (wine-opengl)
Stable, fast and no problems found.

Note
When you change values in os-registry.c (i.e. enable via 4x agp, sba, fw etc...) and after that build nvkernel you have to restart linux or you are going to get errors like "no screens found."

[borgzilla]

Originally posted by Matthyahuw
What kernel are these running on?
I'm using the RH null beta, is it going to work on it?

Right now I'm only dabbling in Linux, but I'd like to make it more of a permanent fixture...

You should build kernel and glx drivers from the source. Hope you've selected the complete developer package during linux installation.

[Matthyahuw]

I doubt it...like I said I'm just playing around with it now, I just use it to surf and mail so far...
baby steps! :D

I have no clue on how or what to do what you said...any FAQs out there you can point me to?
thanks

[Andy Mecham]

I'm using the RH null beta, is it going to work on it?

Yes, it will work with Red Hat's null beta.

--andy

[Soul-Crusher]

I installed from the tarballs with no issues. I'm running GCC version 2.95.3, kernel version 2.4.18, and I'm using Gentoo 1.2.

One complaint I have is that I was unable to get the kernel module working with 2.4.19. I forget the error, but I don't really need to upgrade my kernel anyway so I'm cool with it :) If one of our resident nVidia employees wants me to try to replicate the error for quality control purposes, then I'd be happy to help.

[AlgUSF]

RH7.3 works, with no issues..... I am running kernel 2.4.19, on a AMD Athlon 2100+, and Asus A7V333

[Andy Mecham]

If one of our resident nVidia employees wants me to try to replicate the error for quality control purposes, then I'd be happy to help.

Replicate away.

--andy

[LaoTzuTao]

Dammit, it took me like 6 months to figure out how to install the 2960 drivers and now theres new ones?? What do i do??? :confused:

[Soul-Crusher]

Originally posted by Andy Mecham


Replicate away.

--andy

Heh, it worked this time. Now to find the preemptive patch.

[bammbamm808]

Originally posted by Soul-Crusher
One complaint I have is that I was unable to get the kernel module working with 2.4.19. I forget the error, but I don't really need to upgrade my kernel anyway so I'm cool with it :)

Hmm...I've had no problems with it in either 2.4.18 or 2.4.19. I use 2.4.19 because the performance is better than 2.4.18 on my HPT370 controller where all my HDDs live.

[bammbamm808]

Originally posted by LaoTzuTao
Dammit, it took me like 6 months to figure out how to install the 2960 drivers and now theres new ones?? What do i do??? :confused:

The exact same thing you did with the 2960's.

[bammbamm808]

That's what I get for having no life, besides checking for new Nvidia drivers every 15 minutes!

[1stFlight]

Sorry a bit offtopic but, I've just gotten my GF4 4200 and have it working under W2K and RH7.3 flawlessly (with help from this site, thanks) but now I'm looking for some games that demand OGL functionality, it seems I can't even find one to buy for Linux, any help? I'm a fan of first person shooters and RPGs. Thanks!

[Matthyahuw]

I just hosed null (the RH beta)...I have no clue what I'm doing...I guess Linux is just gonna be for surfing a while longer...

[bammbamm808]

Native:
GLQuake
Quake II
Quake III
Unreal Tournament
Tribes 2
Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Wine/Winex:
Halflife and all it's mods
Jedi Knight Outcast
Whatever else you can get running

And that's just off the top of my head.

I play Quake II and III natively, and Team Fortress Classic in winex via CVS.

All use OpenGL.

[konsti]

Xfree86-4.2.0, debian sarge, kernel 2.4.20-pre5-ac1, nv-drivers 2960 or 3123:

switch pc on, startx -> Xserver crashes after 7 to 9 minutes.
press RESET button, startx -> X runs for hours.

What does the nvidia drivers or the linux kernel after 7 minutes after power on?

[utiel]

I have compiled my own kernel, and installed 3123 drivers.

No differences with old versions

[Anthaus]

Originally posted by 1stFlight
I'm a fan of first person shooters and RPGs. Thanks!

www.tuxgames.com

Unreal Tournament 2003 (confirmed)
Doom III (confirmed)
Neverwinter Nights (confirmed)

[gatep5]

Anyone using a Geforce4 MX under RedHat and Ximian Gnome? I just need to know if there is good 2D support in the Geforce4. To date I have been disappointed at the sluggish response of X especially when trying to develop my Java applications. Right now I am using a Radeon 32DDR but am thinking about getting another Geforce. I'm not looking for doing any 3D stuff. I'm hoping that I can get the quickness as under WindowsXP (with just a little more stability). Also, would you all recommend to use a commercial version of X? Thanks in advance!

Keith

[pii350mmxpc100]

Originally posted by konsti
Xfree86-4.2.0, debian sarge, kernel 2.4.20-pre5-ac1, nv-drivers 2960 or 3123:

switch pc on, startx -> Xserver crashes after 7 to 9 minutes.
press RESET button, startx -> X runs for hours.

What does the nvidia drivers or the linux kernel after 7 minutes after power on?

Hi.
when you say that you 'press RESET', do you mean that the keyboard is not operational as well ?

If so, I can not help ! : (

But if the keyboard is working. Try to get into (what I call) the back terminal, useing Ctrl-Alt-F2.
type the command "top" (without the qoutes).
Look for the X 'PID', and kill that process.
X should then restart on its own. (because of the exe file in RAM)

I write this, because I hate touching the reset button on my PC. (no need)
And of course other pepole might find this hint handy as well.

NO PUN INTENDED !