Linux problem Nerd Needed here.

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How to install linux without GDM or KDM.

All I need is Command Line interface.

Then Install Graphic Driver from nVidia from Command line [The driver will be on a HDD partition say hda 1.]

Then install GDM or KDM so they will run with updated driver. GDM / KDM will be on the DVD / CD.

How this can be done?

Linux Distro: MINT
 
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ray|raven

ray|raven

Think Zen.
You dont need to go that way to install nVidia drivers.
Just install linux,if u get the gui (mostly u would) it would be running of the generic "vesa" driver or the "nv" driver. .
Install ur nVidia drivers and it should switch to the nVidia driver automatically.

However,if the gui doesnt come up,boot to runlevel 3 which is a text-only-ui.
There u can install the drivers and reconfigure xserver to get gui running.

Regards,
ray
 
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Can you tell me how to do that plz. :)

Starting from

Step: 1. Boot from DVD :D [Sorry I dont know any commands for linux so need help in detail]
 
ray|raven

ray|raven

Think Zen.
Dude,i read u were using Mint,
AFAIK Mint comes with nvidia drivers and can detect most cards.
Try the live cd and see if ur graphic card is detected.
Also u can try the Envy Script for Ubuntu to install proprietery drivers
since mint is fully compatible with Ubuntu.
*www.albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html

Regards,
ray
 
phuchungbhutia

phuchungbhutia

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guys its kinda odd thing to ask but is it possible...
like i heard so much abt MINT also it being multimedia so on ...and also its based on ubuntu or so ... i have ubuntu ...can i install packages from mint cd to ubuntu 7.04 ??????
 
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I tried mint but it didnt worked out. gfx undetected.

btw I dont find any insult as such anywhere :-/

Also thanks for Script and with init help. I will check it out.
 
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