8.10 and the GeForce 6100 NVIDIA

[Charlie Kravetz]

On Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:53:48 -0700
Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com> wrote:

> Nils Kassube wrote:
> > Karl Larsen wrote:
> >   
> >>     The problem is NOT nVidia. It is us with changing kernels
> >> every few months. 
> >>     
> >
> > Well, if you think so, why do you change kernels every few months?
> > I'd rather think Nvidia is the culprit. If they'd open up their
> > drivers others could fix their problem with new kernels. Now only
> > Nvidia can do that if they are so inclined. However if they declare
> > your card obsolete, you are lost. I know what I'm talking about -
> > for an older ATI card I have, there is no 3D driver available for
> > at least 1 year.
> >
> >   
> >> I will stay with Hardy and delete Intrepid. 
> >>     
> >
> > I think you did already write that several times :)
> >
> >
> > Nils
> >
> >   
>     You do not want to believe the facts. The nVidia bash file works
> on ALL Linux except 8.10 and this is due to the new kernel. I have
> proved that. Since 8.10 needs this special kernel then it will keep
> my computer from working.
> 
> Karl
> 
> 
So-o, Ubuntu is the only one using the new kernel? Are the rest behind,
then? Staying with Hardy 8.04 for 6-12 months is probably a really good
idea for you, too.

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