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Linux and Intel P4

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by bliv_me_n0w_vlib_em_n0t

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Im having problems with my installation on linux which is PcLinuxOS 2007, my computer is an Intel P4, 2.66 Ghz, 512 mb of RAM and has a seperate video card NVIDIA GeForce Fx 5500 256 mb, here goes my problem does linux supports video cards like the one that i mentioned above??? When i install Linux it freezes until there i no more responnse!? I think the problem is on my video card when i tried to detached it to my PC and used the built in video card on my mother board the linux works and installed,, but when i plug in (install my video card, the hardware) linux boots but then it hangs... can someone help me out... i want to use my video card on PClinuxOs. My video card is still good it works with Windows

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by seanferd

Your first recourse should be to look at pclinuxos.com. They know best what is supported.

So, I looked there, knowing that many drivers are proprietary, and not available with Linux distros. They say at the website that they are available.

So I looke at nVidia website. There is a download page for drivers.

Your best bet in all situations is to read the documentation. I say this not just to you, but for the general information of anyone with problems. It is just a guide, or hint to help everyone out.

So, here:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

I hope everything goes smoothly with your graphics! :)
Have fun with Linux!

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