Forum     

Go Back   Digit Technology Discussion Forum > Software > Open Source
Linux problem Nerd Needed here. Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
Register FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Open Source A place where you can talk to like-minded people about the fastest growing software movement today! Discuss anything and everything about Open Source software and Operating Systems.


Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-11-2007, 05:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
Wise Old Owl
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chinchwad Pune
Posts: 1,291
Default Linux problem Nerd Needed here.

How to install linux without GDM or KDM.

All I need is Command Line interface.

Then Install Graphic Driver from nVidia from Command line [The driver will be on a HDD partition say hda 1.]

Then install GDM or KDM so they will run with updated driver. GDM / KDM will be on the DVD / CD.

How this can be done?

Linux Distro: MINT
__________________
Phenom II 955 BE @ 4.12 Ghz | Gigabyte GA-880 GM - USB3 | CM Hyper 212 EVO | Zotac GTX 560 Ti | RIPJAWS 2 x 2 GB DDR3 1600 | Cosair HX750W | Seagate : 1 TB | NZXT Phantom 410

Elite 335 Cabinet @ 0.8K http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/baza...ite-335-a.html
Last edited by Tech_Wiz; 02-11-2007 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Tech_Wiz is offline  
Advertisements. Register and be a member of the community to get rid of them.
Advertisement

Old 02-11-2007, 05:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
Think Zen.
 
ray|raven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,498
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
You dont need to go that way to install nVidia drivers.
Just install linux,if u get the gui (mostly u would) it would be running of the generic "vesa" driver or the "nv" driver. .
Install ur nVidia drivers and it should switch to the nVidia driver automatically.

However,if the gui doesnt come up,boot to runlevel 3 which is a text-only-ui.
There u can install the drivers and reconfigure xserver to get gui running.

Regards,
ray
__________________
Do what you will; but not because you must. -- Zen Quote
ray|raven is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 05:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
Wise Old Owl
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chinchwad Pune
Posts: 1,291
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
Can you tell me how to do that plz.

Starting from

Step: 1. Boot from DVD [Sorry I dont know any commands for linux so need help in detail]
__________________
Phenom II 955 BE @ 4.12 Ghz | Gigabyte GA-880 GM - USB3 | CM Hyper 212 EVO | Zotac GTX 560 Ti | RIPJAWS 2 x 2 GB DDR3 1600 | Cosair HX750W | Seagate : 1 TB | NZXT Phantom 410

Elite 335 Cabinet @ 0.8K http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/baza...ite-335-a.html
Tech_Wiz is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 05:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
Think Zen.
 
ray|raven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,498
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
Dude,i read u were using Mint,
AFAIK Mint comes with nvidia drivers and can detect most cards.
Try the live cd and see if ur graphic card is detected.
Also u can try the Envy Script for Ubuntu to install proprietery drivers
since mint is fully compatible with Ubuntu.
http://www.albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html

Regards,
ray
__________________
Do what you will; but not because you must. -- Zen Quote
ray|raven is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 06:01 PM   #5 (permalink)
Commander in Chief
 
QwertyManiac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,658
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
Your call for help is pretty insulting, actually.
QwertyManiac is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 06:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
18 Till I Die............
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: India, Mumbai, Marine Lines
Posts: 5,792
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
You're looking for
Code:
man init
__________________
http://www.bash.org/?258908
mehulved is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 08:00 PM   #7 (permalink)
Om Ma Ni Pä Me Hum
 
phuchungbhutia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: sikkim
Posts: 383
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
guys its kinda odd thing to ask but is it possible...
like i heard so much abt MINT also it being multimedia so on ...and also its based on ubuntu or so ... i have ubuntu ...can i install packages from mint cd to ubuntu 7.04 ??????
__________________
Om Ma Ni Pä Me Hum: (perfection of-)
Om: generosity,- Ma: pure ethics,-Ni: tolerance n patience.- Pä: perseverance,- Me: concentration,-Hum: wisdom... Using Opera Mini Airtel NOP
phuchungbhutia is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 08:42 PM   #8 (permalink)
Commander in Chief
 
QwertyManiac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,658
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
Guess you can, try adding it to Apt repositories and see?
QwertyManiac is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 09:06 PM   #9 (permalink)
Om Ma Ni Pä Me Hum
 
phuchungbhutia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: sikkim
Posts: 383
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
how to add to apt repository ... is it command based or .... through synaptic ... how??
__________________
Om Ma Ni Pä Me Hum: (perfection of-)
Om: generosity,- Ma: pure ethics,-Ni: tolerance n patience.- Pä: perseverance,- Me: concentration,-Hum: wisdom... Using Opera Mini Airtel NOP
phuchungbhutia is offline  
Old 02-11-2007, 09:41 PM   #10 (permalink)
Commander in Chief
 
QwertyManiac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,658
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
Sys. > Admin. > Software Sources
QwertyManiac is offline  
Old 03-11-2007, 08:54 AM   #11 (permalink)
Wise Old Owl
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chinchwad Pune
Posts: 1,291
Default Re: Linux problem Nerd Needed here.
I tried mint but it didnt worked out. gfx undetected.

btw I dont find any insult as such anywhere :-/

Also thanks for Script and with init help. I will check it out.
__________________
Phenom II 955 BE @ 4.12 Ghz | Gigabyte GA-880 GM - USB3 | CM Hyper 212 EVO | Zotac GTX 560 Ti | RIPJAWS 2 x 2 GB DDR3 1600 | Cosair HX750W | Seagate : 1 TB | NZXT Phantom 410

Elite 335 Cabinet @ 0.8K http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/baza...ite-335-a.html
Tech_Wiz is offline  
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Nerd Test Cool G5 Chit-Chat 34 01-11-2007 02:50 AM
Linux Help Needed Urgently krates Open Source 16 24-04-2007 01:38 AM
Linux Help Needed Urgently krates Open Source 1 21-04-2007 11:17 PM
linux help needed aj27july Open Source 8 04-04-2007 04:09 PM
Linux newbie help needed! speedrider_100 Open Source 14 25-12-2006 10:29 AM

 
Latest Threads
Happy Birthday to MetalheadGautham and others..
- by thetechfreak
Official Android discussion thread
- by amitabhishek
the FOOTBALL channel
- by Arsenal_Gunners
Windows 8 Thread.
- by Sujeet
Your Gaming Backlog/Progress Report!
- by Ethan_Hunt
I am getting a stdole2.tlb error
- by soumya
Battlefield 3 discussion!
- by cyborg47
Sony announces the water-proof Xperia go and Xperia acro S
- by clmlbx
Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Discussion
- by Charan
Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning discussion
- by vamsi_krishna

Advertisement




All times are GMT +5.5. The time now is 01:09 PM.

Contact Us - Thinkdigit.com - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.3.2