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Need help with Zenwalk.

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-help-with-zenwalk.110329/

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SunnyChahal Original post #1
Mar 8, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Installed Zenwalk today and boy ain't it fast!!
But need some help:
1. How to install nvidia drivers?
2. Can't change resolution above 1024x768. I need 1680x1050.
Dark Star
Mar 8, 2009 at 6:43 PM
shouldn't sh ./package_name.run will install nvidia driver

*www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html
S
Mar 8, 2009 at 6:53 PM
No it asks for a kernel to be compiled.
I did this:
1.Ctrl+alt+f2
2. Init 3
3. cd /home/sunny/Desktop
4. sh nvidiaxxx.run

The setup started,it asked that no kernel found on nvidia site it'll have to compile it. I continued and installation failed WTF.
talktorishav
Mar 8, 2009 at 8:18 PM
You need kernel header source. Infact you need this while compiling it in any OS.
S
Mar 8, 2009 at 8:33 PM
^^
I don't want computing basics. Just need help with my problem.
infra_red_dude
Mar 9, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Just install the kernel header and source packages and the nvidia package will automatically compile the driver and install for you.
hellknight
Mar 9, 2009 at 2:33 AM
And also make sure that you've installed GCC too... its required..