Installing graphics card drivers for Pardus 2008

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An alternative method to the above suggestion involes the Package Manager, this method allows a finer degree of control over which packages are installed:
 
An alternative method to the above suggestion involes the Package Manager, this method allows a finer degree of control over which packages are installed:
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Run: Package Manager
 
Run: Package Manager
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Click: Show New Packages
 
Click: Show New Packages
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Search: "nvidia"
 
Search: "nvidia"
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Check: Appropriate checkboxes. (depending on the age of your graphics card)
 
Check: Appropriate checkboxes. (depending on the age of your graphics card)
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Click: "Install Package(s)"
 
Click: "Install Package(s)"
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> Restart your computer <
 
> Restart your computer <

Revision as of 17:14, 23 October 2008

Pardus 2008 comes with a unique utility called Display Manager. This utility helps you install your graphics card drivers and configure your displays. You can run it by clicking Pardus Menu > Programs > System > Display Manager.

An alternative method to the above suggestion involes the Package Manager, this method allows a finer degree of control over which packages are installed:

Run: Package Manager

Click: Show New Packages

Search: "nvidia"

Check: Appropriate checkboxes. (depending on the age of your graphics card)

Click: "Install Package(s)"

> Restart your computer <

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