8.10 and the GeForce 6100 NVIDIA

[Nils Kassube]

Karl Larsen 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.
>
>     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. 

I don't dispute that. I merely assert that it is the task of Nvidia to 
keep their closed source drivers up to date. Therefore only Nvidia is at 
fault if their driver doesn't work with Intrepid.

> Since 8.10 needs this special kernel then it will keep my 
> computer from working.

I don't think Intrepid really _needs_ 2.6.27 and there is nothing special 
about this kernel either. It is just the latest one. I think Intrepid 
should work with an older kernel as well, e.g. from Hardy. But I didn't 
try that, I'm still using Hardy.


Nils