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Graphics Driver Not Used if I Reboot

Asked by AgentE382

I use Ubuntu Linux Hardy Heron 8.04LTS x64, installed from the minimal CD. After installation, I ran:

sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop

I downloaded "NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-180.29-pkg2.run", switched to runlevel 1, and ran:

sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-180.29-pkg2.run

and installed the driver.
I then switched to runlevel 5 without rebooting, and everything was fine. I tested the driver by playing gl-117. After I rebooted, Ubuntu said it was running in low graphics mode. I repeated the process above, and it worked. Now I'm stuck. If I want to use 3D applications, I have to reinstall my driver every time I reboot. How can I resolve this?

P.S. GeForce 8200

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Stuart Campbell (stuartcampbell) said : 		#1

You either need to updated your xorg.conf file to change the "nv" driver to "nvidia".

But, an easier solution is just to use the restricted drivers manager under the System->Administration menu.
You should see you card listed and you can just activate the binary driver - it will download it and then ask you to reboot.

Hope this helps
Stu

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AgentE382 (riffle56553) said : 		#2

I fixed it based on this thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1069282 It turned out to be a conflicting package problem. Thanks for helping!