Re: xf41sav.tgz

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From: MJ Ray
Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 21:31

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Steve <steve39@optusnet.com> wrote:
>I am having some trouble updating my video driver in Linux (Red Hat). I
>found that I was supposed to download xf41sav.tgz so I have done so. [..]

You almost certainly should have looked for an RPM package file from Red Hat
themselves.  Installing things from tarballs is best not to do until you're
ready to experiment.  There are so many variables involved in something like
X that I'm unsure where to start to help you...  If you repost this problem:

  Take *accurate* details of all steps you did;

  Take *exact* copies of any error messages;

  Describe exactly what problems you see, rather than just interpretations
  like "unsteady".

There is a document out there about how to write good bug reports which
might be worth a quick look for you.

Better luck next time!

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