Problem with nvidia drivers

[Eric Anderson]

Doug Barton wrote:
> Eric Anderson wrote:
>> Doug Barton wrote:
>>> With the latest -current and the nvidia drivers, either xorg or wdm dump
>>> core on a semi-regular basis. Is this expected? I've already tried
>>> disabling
>>> witness and invariants in my kernel config.
>>>
>>> Doug
>>>
>>
>> Try the one from their website, not the one in ports. 
> 
> Do you mean the latest version from their web site? I have that installed
> through ports (which was recently updated) now. Or do you mean install it
> without using ports?

I did, however I didn't know the port had recently been updated.

>> It gave me better
>> stability, but I ended up moving to the nv driver anyhow.  You could
>> search the lists for my posts to see the trials and tribulations if
>> you'd like (if you can't find it, let me know).
> 
> Ok, thanks.

Also make sure acpi_video is not loaded.


Eric


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Eric Anderson        Sr. Systems Administrator        Centaur Technology
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