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Ubuntu's Distro Linux Vs. two different NVidia's Sk video.

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I have two computers, the first with Sk NVidia Geforce 8500 GT and the second with Geforce 740m. First I installed the NVIDIA 340.65 driver. By SystemBack I created a distribution to use it on the second. The distribution, on the second PC with the 740m does not work. The screen goes black. Is there a way to overcome the problem and use the distribution created with both PCs? Mission impossible?

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Kendek (nemh) said : 		#1

The NVIDIA 340.65 driver is compatible both of them GPUs. So, in principle, not be a problem. But if the /etc/fstab file is exist, try the fstabless Live boot. And check the safe graphics mode.

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utente2015 (alfa-beta) said : 		#2

The /etc/fstab file is not exist.
The fstabless Live boot file is not exist.
In the safe graphics mode the system doesn't work.
The screen goes black in any case.
Bye.

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Kendek (nemh) said : 		#3

Yeah, Unity is not good in safe graphics mode...
I don't know the better solution (and I don't have any NVIDIA card), but if the open-source graphics driver is works, just create a restore point on the first machine, uninstall NV driver and reboot system, create Live image and perform a system restoration. This new image is likely to boot correctly on the second machine, and the installation will be possible.

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utente2015 (alfa-beta) said : 		#4

Ok, this question is mission impossible in this moment. ;) Thank you and happy new year!

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utente2015 (alfa-beta) said : 		#6

After numerous tests using drivers from reposority Ubuntu (331 tested and recommended) the Sk NVIDIA is recognized regularly by the two computers without modification. Bye bye!