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Date:      Thu, 3 May 2007 02:34:02 +0400
From:      "Andrew Pantyukhin" <infofarmer@FreeBSD.org>
To:        "David Kalliecharan" <davidkallie@gmail.com>
Cc:        freebsd-x11@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Nvidia how too?
Message-ID:  <cb5206420705021534o4c0bafck18bb2a0390ecb343@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <7b0c7ad70705021516y66f553edh341310c895eacac6@mail.gmail.com>
References:  <7b0c7ad70705021516y66f553edh341310c895eacac6@mail.gmail.com>

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On 5/3/07, David Kalliecharan <davidkallie@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would like to know how too install the Nvidia drivers for a Geforce 6150
> on a laptop, I am not sure which method to use, I do not have the laptop yet
> I will in a day. Do I use the ports method in FreeBSD or do I download the
> file off of Nvidia's and follow their instructions. I would like to know the
> best solution, I prefer stable over an update (keeping in mind compatibility
> with the geforce 6150) The reason I ask is because I am unsure about any
> special configurations that may need to be applied to the kernel or
> something else. If anyone can point me the right direction to go I would
> really appreciate it.

I'd go with the driver from ports and only try manual
install if all else fails.

Good luck!



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