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Kitten Lulu

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Join date: 8 Jul 2005

Posts: 114

02-28-2006 01:41

I am a SuSE user and until today I wasn't able to run the client.

The problem was that a kernel update reset my X driver to the 'nv' one (unaccelerated and lacking GLX, i.e. 3D extensions).

To enable it again, I had to run:

sax2 -r -m 0=invidia

(Digging out this information from the net was a pain)

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furahivszuri Zeluco

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Join date: 26 Feb 2006

Posts: 26

03-01-2006 12:31

That's one way to do it.

However the recommended SuSE way is, after any updates on the kernel, reinstall the NVidia driver.

For that, run YOU (Yast Online Update), download the available updates as usual (just click next =P), in "Show patch category" select "Installable and installed patches"; then look for the NVidia driver (always near the bottom of the list), and click on it once to reinstall. Click Accept and you're all set.

Kitten Lulu

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Join date: 8 Jul 2005

Posts: 114

03-02-2006 01:56

From: furahivszuri Zeluco

For that, run YOU (Yast Online Update), download the available updates as usual (just click next =P), in "Show patch category" select "Installable and installed patches"; then look for the NVidia driver (always near the bottom of the list), and click on it once to reinstall. Click Accept and you're all set.

I know and I tried that first, but it didn't work for me.

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Missy Malaprop

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Join date: 28 Oct 2005

Posts: 544

03-04-2006 05:22

From: Kitten Lulu

I know and I tried that first, but it didn't work for me.

sometimes you have to select "reload all patches from server" checkbox when choosing a mirror.. for you to be able to see the option again

Tip for SuSe users having problems with GLX
Kitten Lulu Registered User Join date: 8 Jul 2005 Posts: 114	02-28-2006 01:41 I am a SuSE user and until today I wasn't able to run the client. The problem was that a kernel update reset my X driver to the 'nv' one (unaccelerated and lacking GLX, i.e. 3D extensions). To enable it again, I had to run: sax2 -r -m 0=invidia (Digging out this information from the net was a pain) _____________________ I've got a blog! My products are available on SLExchange or in-world in my shops: Kitten Lulu's Emporium and Kitten&Co.
furahivszuri Zeluco Registered User Join date: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 26	03-01-2006 12:31 That's one way to do it. However the recommended SuSE way is, after any updates on the kernel, reinstall the NVidia driver. For that, run YOU (Yast Online Update), download the available updates as usual (just click next =P), in "Show patch category" select "Installable and installed patches"; then look for the NVidia driver (always near the bottom of the list), and click on it once to reinstall. Click Accept and you're all set.
Kitten Lulu Registered User Join date: 8 Jul 2005 Posts: 114	03-02-2006 01:56 From: furahivszuri Zeluco For that, run YOU (Yast Online Update), download the available updates as usual (just click next =P), in "Show patch category" select "Installable and installed patches"; then look for the NVidia driver (always near the bottom of the list), and click on it once to reinstall. Click Accept and you're all set. I know and I tried that first, but it didn't work for me. _____________________ I've got a blog! My products are available on SLExchange or in-world in my shops: Kitten Lulu's Emporium and Kitten&Co.
Missy Malaprop ♥Diaper Girl♥ Join date: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 544	03-04-2006 05:22 From: Kitten Lulu I know and I tried that first, but it didn't work for me. sometimes you have to select "reload all patches from server" checkbox when choosing a mirror.. for you to be able to see the option again

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