daniewicz

Which NVidia driver are you trying to install? It appears to me you need the legacy driver 173.14.20. I have had errors in the past when I tried to install the wrong version.

Is gcc installed?

I am able to install the nvidia driver from their website on my Mandriva 2008.1 system. I need to have the following packages installed before I attempt to install the nvidia driver: kernel-desktop-2.6.24.7-2mnb kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.24.7-2mnb kernel-desktop-latest kernel-headers

Welcome to the MUB

You should install KsmoothDock from the repositories instead of from the tar file. Which Mandriva are you running? In my Mandriva 2008.1, using the GUI: Tools System Tools Configure Your Computer Install and Remove Software

Was there a CD in the tray when you typed this command?

Well sorry to hear that. This easy process is always my first attempt when trying to fix a hardware problem.

Yes, that's right.

Find that motherboard battery and remove it for a time.

If you clear your CMOS, you will reset the BIOS and start fresh with the defaults. On a desktop motherboard there is a switch to clear the CMOS. Another way to clear the CMOS is to remove the motherboard battery for a few minutes and then reattach it. Do you know where your battery is located? CMOS corruption is consistent with many kinds of hardware glitches. It is something I always try first because it is easy (on a desktop).

My laptop runs Mandriva 2008.0 and powertop was in the repos for this version of Mandriva. I don't have much experience with laptop hardware. On desktop motherboards, there is a switch to clear the CMOS. Can the same be done on a laptop? It is possible that your CMOS has been corrupted. I would certainly try to clear the CMOS before buying a new laptop.

Thanks Dexter. Firefox 3.5 is running fine with Mandriva 2008.1. Seems very snappy and quick, but maybe that is the wine talking...... :D

Scarecrow's recommendation for powertop is a good one. This program deserves a look.

You could install emerald, the windows decorator for compiz. After you install it, launch the CompizConfig Settings Manager and select Window decorations. In the text box next to Command, type "emerald".

use this: ln -s /usr/java/jre1.6.0_14/plugin/i386/ns7/libjavaplugin_oji.so

I agree with AussieJohn.

I have not observed this with Mandriva 2008.1

Yes, that is my understanding. I recently installed 3.1 from the OOo website and have the following: Base Draw Math Printer Admin Impress Calc Writer At the beginning of the installation process, the gui listed these items and asked OK to install? Perhaps at this point I could have requested specific items? I am not sure.

In case there is any question, ilia_kr, this request is directed to you. I already have a xorg.conf on my Mandriva 2008.1 box

My Xorg.0.log looks similar scarecrow. I am running 2.6.24.7-desktop-2mnb and have never run 2.6.24.5-server-2mnb.

I use Mandriva 2008.1 I have seen that kind of problem as well when trying older versions of their drivers. I don't have any other suggestions I can offer. I wish I did.

I use the NVidia drivers from their website exclusively, because the drivers from Mandriva are not updated as frequently. Your card is running with AGP 4X, so that is good.

I am running out of ideas. What is the output from cat /proc/driver/nvidia/agp/status

I am just throwing out ideas here. Is there a 2.6.29.3-desktop-1mnb kernel you could use instead of 2.6.29.3-desktop586-1mnb? As I understand things, the 586 version is made to be compatible with a wide range of older hardware and could be giving you a problem.