[NTLUG:Discuss] nVidia and Suse 9.3

[Bobby Wrenn]

Chris Cox wrote:

> Bobby Wrenn wrote:
>
>> Well nVidia just lost another customer. I have been trying to get the 
>> nVidia card to work with Suse 9.3 X86_64. Every thing I find on the 
>> nVidia Linux forum indicates it will not work. Does anyone have a 
>> recommendation for a 8X AGP video card with composite out that will 
>> support dual monitors on Suse 9.3?
>
>
> Given that Nvidia's support for such complex configuration is
> 2nd to none... I wish you well in finding your replacement.
>
> Now... if you're willing to try Nvidia again, I can probably
> help out.  My dual Opeteron is currently running in 32bit
> mode (for increased compatability... though I believe that
> Nvidia support has greatly improved in the 64bit area).
>
> I may be willing to put a 64bit version if SUSE 9.3 on
> it in order to help troubleshoot this.  I have a AGP 8x
> 6600GT card (working fine under SUSE 9.2/32bit).
>
> Will I run in 64bit long term?  Probably not.  There are
> still many driver incompatibilities with the 64bit kernel.
> It's getting better...but VERY slowly.  Will certainly
> pick up pace when the Redmond folks start promoting 64bit
> more.
>
> What will I be losing out by using a 32bit kernel?  Very
> little.  I only have 2G of ram.

All things considered, I would like to know how to force a 32bit 
install. Then if everything works for now I will be happy.

Any pointers?

Bobby