Re: [SLUG] Nvidia 5200 FX Twinview (SVGA) Driver

From: Joe Brandt (vzd1s11k@verizon.net)
Date: Thu Oct 09 2003 - 12:03:09 EDT


On Wed, 2003-10-08 at 23:00, Justin Keyes wrote:

> If you already have an XF86Config file working with a different driver
> (such as the 'nv' or 'vesa' driver), then all you need to do is find
> the relevant Device section and replace the line:
>
> Driver "nv"
> (or Driver "vesa")
>
> with
>
> Driver "nvidia"
>
> In the Module section, make sure you have:
>
> Load "glx"
>
> You should also remove the following lines:
>
> Load "dri"
> Load "GLcore"
> ==============================================================
>
> section. Look at the FAQ (Appendix of the README) and then if nothing helps, post the
> error you are getting, not XF86Config file. Read the questions,
> trust me.
>
> You may also need to fix pam, that's another story, but that
> likely isn't your problem right now.

Ok tried that again and attached is the log file generated when x
attempted to start.

What is Pam?



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