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now I'm trying to install the nvidia drivers, but I can't seem to boot the system without starting X. I tried changing the run level, but nothing except runlevel 1 will give me a CLI by default, and...

Alright, it took a reinstall, but I got Debian up and running with Gnome 2.4. However, the sound device I have for this system is an onboard sound device, one that Debian isn't seeing.

My...

Okay, I got the debian netinstall disk today, and the installtion went well until I starting choosing apt sources. I got three apt-sources(ftp) confirmed, but the fourth froze on me. I restarted,...

I got lots of money. But I put it all in the bank because I'm a packrat. and because I upgraded my graphics card around my birthday(less than a month ago)

I love my 9600 AIW

I intend to test a bunch of Operating Systems against each other for a science project. I would like to test 3d performance and processor performance in various operating environments to see which is...

I'm having problems installing some packages from RPMs. Now, 3-4 months ago I was running the same setup except in mdk9.0. I had no problems with rpms. After that, i went to debian for awhile, and...

I'd love to help but I know very little code(some perl, some html). I could write and/or do concept art though. Also, if you know of any good open source modelling programs that work in windows(and...

same thing w/ ut2k3- linux had a client shortly after windows did, but it was 9 months after that before mac had a client/server.

I am working on making something out of my really old box, and I'd like to make an FTP server out of it.
Now, I'd like to be able to access this server from anywhere that has access to FTP. It will...

what did you use, Slackware 1?

well, if it's any consolation, it only 'works.' it will play mp3's, but all I get for any other sort of sounds is scratchy blips.

My motherboard, GA-7VAXP, has built in sound. Something by via, using AC97. I added in an SBLive!, prior to the installation.

Now, I'd like my default sound card to be the SBLive!, which is...

i myself am having trouble w/ linux. I've given up on it until summer. Yes you need time, and yes you will eventually need help. Remember, linux is all about freedom, so even if you stray away from...

It doesn't have a picture from gothicsluts.com;)

Why am I just learning of this now? Please. Tell me how to do this.

i'm using mandrake 9, and the mandrake 9 rpm has given me problems before, but i'll try it again.

is there any way to utilize the src rpms? because if there were a way around using the source, wouldn't NVChooser tell me?

I'm confused:confused: :confused: :confused:

ran NVchooser, and it told me to install the following packages:
NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-4191.src.rpm
NVIDIA_GLX-1.0-4191.i386.rpm

It recommended changing the default runlevel, so i did so...

I have no knowledge in any programming language aside from minimal html. I collect/mod old systems as a hobby. Beyond OS testing, is there any way i could help?

Also, as far as a wish list goes,...

well, I've heard bad things about getting new ATi cards to work in linux, but I have yet to get nividia drivers to work. I follow all the steps exactly, and yet it always fails. I've tried Redhat,...

Debian looks like such a damn good distro, but after three failed installs, I'm not so sure.

GA-7VAXP
Athlon XP 2100+
256MB PC2700
Geforce3 Ti 500
WD 60GB(linux) and 40GB(win :( ) -----my...

why not just remove /dev/random altogether?

it doesn't seem to serve any unique purpose anymore, at least from what i've heard.

has anyone been able to get half life or any of its mods working without using WineX?

does anyone have a screenshot they're willing to post?

I used the rpms, and the installtion went fine, but i forgot to change nv to nvidia. How would i fix this from a CLI as root?

it didn't mention anything about destroying the win partition, but i don't want to suddenly be w/out one. Any people using Evil entity want to comment?