Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 18:28:38 -0700 From: Norbert Papke <fbsd-ml@scrapper.ca> To: freebsd-x11@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Nvidia how too? Message-ID: <200705021828.38477.fbsd-ml@scrapper.ca> In-Reply-To: <cb5206420705021534o4c0bafck18bb2a0390ecb343@mail.gmail.com> References: <7b0c7ad70705021516y66f553edh341310c895eacac6@mail.gmail.com> <cb5206420705021534o4c0bafck18bb2a0390ecb343@mail.gmail.com>
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On May 2, 2007, Andrew Pantyukhin wrote:
> 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.
If you are using the port, I would also suggest that you add
WITH_NVIDIA_GL=yes
to your /etc/make.conf. As I understand it, it ensures that other ports have
the "right" dependencies.
Cheers.
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