I've got the chance to replace my nvidia FX5900 128MB card with a 256MB FX5950 Ultra only thing is I don't know what Ubuntu (7.10) running nvidia restricted drivers does when it encounters a change of gfx card and I'd like to know before I make the change.
I know I may get useful advice from the Ubuntu Forums but I thought I'd get sensible, friendly advice from here first!
Machine is actually dual boot XP/Ubuntu but I can handle the XP side!
TIA
DH
New gfx card install under Ubuntu - what to do?
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I'd suggest uninstalling the nvidia drivers before shuting down with the old card. Then shutdown and swap cards, then reboot and install the drivers again.
NVidia does have a unified driver architecture, which is supposed to mean a single driver for cards, but it's probably better to be safe than sorry!
Cheers,
Drew.
NVidia does have a unified driver architecture, which is supposed to mean a single driver for cards, but it's probably better to be safe than sorry!
Cheers,
Drew.