Hi,

If you want to install the nVidia blob from nVidia, install these packages...

libglvnd-dev
pkg-config
linux-headers (common and amd64)
gcc
build-essential

and remove any nvidia .deb packages...

to adjust your screen resolution add vga=794 to linux line, it has /boot/vmlinuz- (version) root=UUID= single ro (for instance)

ref. https://pendrivelinux.com/vga-boot-mode … esolution/

generally I change it after the nvidia install to include

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="vga=794 modeset.nouveau=0"

just add it somewhere on that line within the quotes"" (I usually change ro to rw, but ymmv)

you may search for a driver/module here... https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/

to install the nVidia blob, I generally do this with the "recovery" boot, to limit the boot init to just a screen and not much else, for this install and config process.

you can try this at boot using the 'e' key to edit the config boot line...

then press ctrl-x or F10 to boot

You should get to a prompt asking you to type the root password or enter to proceed booting to safemode...

Type in the root password to undertake maintenance

Later you can edit the /etc/default/grub file before running update for grub if you want the changes to stick.

change to the directory where you downloaded the blob and run the installer

sh /path/to/the/nvidia/blob.run

hopefully your preparations have paid off and the installer will succeed. reboot

Search these pages on this devuan forum to see other posts with similar instructions.
here's one... https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=37221#p37221

It's not uncommon to have to reboot after setting modeset.nouveau=0

I hope this helps...

service sddm stop, but i think there is more to it.

check out this discussion from this forum...
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=5538

a more current discussion here...
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=6500

I hope this helps. I use Head On A Stick's method quite a bit, usually.

I remembered the path abnomally, but forgot the fix... I had made an alias in bash that made it behave the same way I was used to. (and I carry it over from my backup/restore file from install to install)

So, it was Beowulf... my bad.

Glad you got it sorted. And, you're obviously not an idiot, greenjeans.

Hi, gnat is a GNU Ada Compiler (gnat),

gnat-12 in my Daedalus package list.

search for
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locate gnat-

The information in your error is a warning.

Just a thought... happy holidays!

you need seatd installed, but elogind may do the job.

Hi, consider researching "make localmodconfig"

I think that is what you require.

""make localmodconfig" Create a config based on current config and loaded modules (lsmod). Disables any module option that is not needed for the loadedmodules."

I hope this helps.

<edit> added for clarity, this command also takes into account /etc/modules(.d) and any blacklisted modules therein.

from my notes,
"localmodconfig" make target. It does pretty much what you ask—it determines what modules you have running, and generates a .config making sure those modules are built. The "localyesconfig" target will compile those modules statically into the kernel rather than creating modules.

</edit>

Iron Maiden - Book Of Souls (2015)

Don't get "Hacking Exposed, Linux 3rd edition", waste of money, not nearly enough detail to be white/grey hat workable.

I ended up with a list of things to look up/research that would only lead me to paying for classes in an online hacking course, unless I knew sombody with the knowledge.

Quite expensive too. If it wasn't so costly I would have not mentioned this book.

the version 535.xx... is quite old in comparison to what I am using...

file:///home/glenn/local/archive/source/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-560.35.03.run

with kernel...

glenn@GamesBox ~ $ uname -a
Linux GamesBox 6.10.6+bpo-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.10.6-1~bpo12+1 (2024-08-26) x86_64 GNU/Linux

ok, I'm not using dkms, but maybe that highlights a solution.

To install the nvidia .run file you need build-essentials, kernel headers and kernel headers-common, and make sure you have gcc12

I hope this helps.

I have these installed on my main gamesbox, although I do look for and install any nvidia upgrade when I install a new kernel (linux-image).

Hi, I also am using 6.10.6+bpo (unsigned) 64bit kernel

I can't remember why, but I generally use bpo kernels.

;-)

Just my 2cents worth, Ralph... I know it was off-topic...

I just wanted to assure users that we may install some favourite older software with little inconveniences.

Hi, the text mentions egl errors numerous times, do you have libegl1 (mesa) installed? You may require the i386 (32bit) version as well for steam.

If you're using the "nVidia".run install package from nVidia, make sure you have also installed the 32bit section when running the installer .run package (blob).