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On Tue, 13 May 2014 16:30:34 +0100 damian brown <jvc260w@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > i too have had problem with linux on nvidia cards (and still do). my > laptop (that uses a nvidia 8200M G) has problems installing unless i > add the "nomodeset" option to boot. on my desktop i used a nvidia > 8800gts and untill recently it was working fine with the nvidia > drivers but now the text and screen goes blurry untill i move the > mouse or window. > > i also think i've seen somewhere on youtube that linus told nvidia "to > f**k off". i know that nvidia have refused to help make nvidia drivers > for linux better. > > this seems to be a problem with nvidia being selfish and giving > support to windows and mac users. > That is the impression I had. My feeling is that, unless you have a really good reason to go with NVidia, don't bother. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq