I need to install nvidia drivers and X can not be running...killing me...can't find anywhere. I gather I need init 3, X loads on 5.
/var/run/utmp seems uneditable (lots of @ symbols)...
Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
Larry
How do I change run level - mint9
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njoylif
How do I change run level - mint9
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vincent
Re: How do I change run level - mint9
Press CTRL + ALT + F1. You should see a terminal in front of you. Login, type your password, and then issue the following command (I'm assuming you're using the Main/Gnome version):
Replace gdm with kdm if you have KDE.
Now you can install the Nvidia drivers you want by running the script you got from Nvidia's website, with root privileges of course. When you're done, you probably have to reboot; just issue the following command to do so:
If you don't need to reboot, or the installation didn't work and you want to return to a graphical environment, type the following:
Then press CTRL + ALT + F7.
As an aside...is there a particular reason why you can't use the Hardware Drivers GUI to install your Nvidia driver? mintMenu > Control Centre > Hardware Drivers.
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sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stopNow you can install the Nvidia drivers you want by running the script you got from Nvidia's website, with root privileges of course. When you're done, you probably have to reboot; just issue the following command to do so:
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sudo /etc/init.d/gdm startAs an aside...is there a particular reason why you can't use the Hardware Drivers GUI to install your Nvidia driver? mintMenu > Control Centre > Hardware Drivers.
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njoylif
Re: How do I change run level - mint9
I am having problems with laptop as follows:
boot laptop with no docking station -> uses attached monitor
boot laptop with docking station with dual monitors - set up with laptop native monitor, then turn that off
when I go back to just laptop, it uses dual monitor setup and I don't get my desktop.
not sure what the best way to do this, but I've spent a lot of time searching...saw something for scripting, but I didn't find hardware in my output that I could use...(big file and don't know what I'm looking for.
Have Dell M6400.
Thanks for the response.
boot laptop with no docking station -> uses attached monitor
boot laptop with docking station with dual monitors - set up with laptop native monitor, then turn that off
when I go back to just laptop, it uses dual monitor setup and I don't get my desktop.
not sure what the best way to do this, but I've spent a lot of time searching...saw something for scripting, but I didn't find hardware in my output that I could use...(big file and don't know what I'm looking for.
Have Dell M6400.
Thanks for the response.