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  Date: Jan 03    Category: Unix / Linux / Ubuntu    Views: 281
  


I'm the one with the wifi problem. Well, my USB adapter is on the
incompatibility list so I've got to run ethernet. Anyway, I decided
to tackle the Nvidia driver problem. To install the driver:

NVIDIA-Linux-x86-100.14.19-pkg1.run

I have to use the following command:

sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-100.14.19-pkg1.run

but xserver cannot be running at the same time. I did some searching
and even looked through the man pages and found nothing on how to
temporariliy shutdown Xorg so I can install this driver. I already
know how to login as root in order to install the driver.

I feel like a total noob but its a while since I've tinkered with
Linux, so could someone please assist me with some advice. Thank you.

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4 Answers Found

 
Answer #1    Answered On: Jan 03    

Just hit ctrl+alt+backspace to kill the X server. Then ctrl+alt+f1 to go to
console 1.

Login with your account.

Make sure the file is executable "chmod a+x
NVIDIA-Linux-x86-100.14.19-pkg1.run"
then run it as root "sudo NVIDIA-Linux-x86-100.14.19-pkg1.run"...

 
Answer #2    Answered On: Jan 03    

I had already tried that I believe and it said that xserver was still running
when I ran the
installer, but I'll try it again and see what happens.


 
Answer #3    Answered On: Jan 03    

I tried CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE as was suggested here and in the Xorg
manpages but X just restarts right after hitting it. If I hit
CTRL+ALT+F1 past enough I get the console, but Xorg is still running
as a process and the Nvidia installer errors out saying xserver is
still running.

Am I doing something wrong or is there something in a config file
that's preventing Xorg from being shutdown? I'm using Xubuntu Fiesty
Fawn.

 
Answer #4    Answered On: Jan 03    

There is more than a way to skin a cat...

You can stop X by going on a lower run level. Type "sudo init 3" then you will
go on console mode.

To go back to X login to a console and type "sudo init 5" to go in graphic
level.

See : www.debianadmin.com/...buntu-linux-run-levels.html for
details about run levels.

If it doesn't work check error messages in the system log.

 
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