Re: how do I edit my XF86Config file while in runlevel 3?

[joe <joe tmsusa com>]

Elton Woo wrote:

> I'm about to install the nVidia drivers on my system. However, I must
> confess that I'm more of a GUI user than a "command-line guru". The 
> installation instructions require that I re-edit my /etc/X11/XF86 Config
> file *before* booting into X. Could someone guide me on what/how to
> do this? (Dummy-level instructions, please!)

As root, type "init 3" and X will shut down
Then log into the console as root
Go to the directory containing the nvidia-installer
(called something like NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4363.run)
type "./NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-4363.run" if that's the filename
Answer the questions appropriately and then when it finishes,
edit the XF86config file as follows:

1. cd /etc/X11
2. cp XF86Config XF86Config.saved-by-me
3. cat XF86Config.saved-by-me | sed s/nv/nvidia/g > XF86Config

Test x by running "startx" - if you see the nvidia logo you're good.
exit X with CTRL-ALT-BKSP

return to GUI mode by typing "exec init 5"

And that's all there is to it

Joe