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2 total messages Started by Steve Sun, 30 Dec 2001 23:11

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Author: Steve
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 23:11

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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. Then I
tried to follow the instructions at http://www.probo.com/timr/savage40.html
I copied the file from the zipped archive to
/user/X11/R6/lib/modules/driver/savage_drv.o and overwrote the existing file
of the same name. then when I rebooted I was forced to log on in text mode.
then the screen would flash for a while then come up with an error message
about X not working properly and that it would be deactivated for 5 min.
I was never able to resolve the issue so I reinstalled Linux. Now I am stuck
with my original problem which is an 'unsteady' display... If someone could
point out a tutorial or something for new folks like me I would really
appreciate it. Then I can continue trying to install and mess around with
other things without a flickering screen...

------------Steve

P.S. I have posted this message across 5 newsgroups. I heard that you are
not supposed to post it across too many. Is that correct etiquette?

Re: xf41sav.tgz

#247

Author: 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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