Video Card Drivers for un-microsoft systems

Mr._X · May 6th, 2006

Yes, sometimes people actually don't use microsoft products.
These are links to the 3D drivers for video cards. 2D only drivers don't count. Feel free to contribute.

Nvidia Drivers
BeOS
Linux
Mac OS

ATI Drivers
Linux
Mac OS

Lead Head · May 6th, 2006

One should note however, most people have had only limited success with the ATI drivers... I have had none over 3 different distros...

Mr._X · May 6th, 2006

Have no fear. With MEPIS linux, installing the drivers is as easy as going into the control panel, and waiting for the update bar to fill up, then hit install, and reboot! Then the drivers are installed.

Tyreal · May 6th, 2006

Can you explain to me what MEPIS linux is? I've never heard of it and i'd like to know exactly what this distro of linux is that you are always referring to.

Lead Head · May 6th, 2006

Mepis is a linux distro. Never heard of it until MrX started talking about it

**drew and not u** · May 6th, 2006

a google search turned up this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mepis site

Why SimplyMEPIS Linux?

* SimplyMEPIS allows you to test and try the software before you install to your harddrive
* SimplyMEPIS includes the very best business and multimedia programs
* SimplyMEPIS features unique hardware detection and configuration superior to any others
* SimplyMEPIS is pre-configured for simplicity and ease of use, you're productive in a matter of minutes, not hours.

Looks like a completely GUI linux distro with supposedly better driver support then other distros. I guess they're trying to compete more with XP.

**simple_inhibition** · May 6th, 2006

yeah, i used Mepis on my laptop today from a disk i burnt. its actually pretty sweet

Tyreal · May 6th, 2006

Maybe i'll try it out on one of my spare rigs. Is it better than most of the other distros? I'd like to know the Pros and the Cons before I spend my time.

**simple_inhibition** · May 6th, 2006

well right now im running it off the cd i burnt this very moment. all i have to say just from using it a little bit is its FAST even though its running off the cd i burnt. it recognised all my hardware right from the get go. the only real drivers i need are for my 7800gt, im really impressed with it! :D

Tyreal · May 6th, 2006

Wow... that sounds pretty impressive. I am DEFINATELY going to try this out tommorrow. I have to see how good this MEPIS distro is myself.

May 6th, 2006	#1
Mr._X Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17	Video Card Drivers for un-microsoft systems Yes, sometimes people actually don't use microsoft products. These are links to the 3D drivers for video cards. 2D only drivers don't count. Feel free to contribute. Nvidia Drivers BeOS Linux Mac OS ATI Drivers Linux Mac OS Hi, Lead Head showed me the site, I thought it had lots of potential and so I joined. I use an obscure but cool OS called BeOS, and I hate microsoft and IE. System: Motherboard AsRock K7S41GX CPU AMD AHLDA 1Ghz TB 112Mhz FSB 3 HDDs, 1 60GB Fujitsu, 1 40GB seagate, 1 10GB samsung RAM 512MB Corsair Value Select OS: BeOS R5 + BONE installation. GPU MX440 agp4x NV17 64MB ram.

May 6th, 2006	#3
Mr._X Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17	Have no fear. With MEPIS linux, installing the drivers is as easy as going into the control panel, and waiting for the update bar to fill up, then hit install, and reboot! Then the drivers are installed. Hi, Lead Head showed me the site, I thought it had lots of potential and so I joined. I use an obscure but cool OS called BeOS, and I hate microsoft and IE. System: Motherboard AsRock K7S41GX CPU AMD AHLDA 1Ghz TB 112Mhz FSB 3 HDDs, 1 60GB Fujitsu, 1 40GB seagate, 1 10GB samsung RAM 512MB Corsair Value Select OS: BeOS R5 + BONE installation. GPU MX440 agp4x NV17 64MB ram.

May 6th, 2006	#4
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,557	Can you explain to me what MEPIS linux is? I've never heard of it and i'd like to know exactly what this distro of linux is that you are always referring to. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

May 6th, 2006	#7
simple_inhibition socket 939 junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In front of my pc in Ft Bragg XD Posts: 1,436 Blog Entries: 1	yeah, i used Mepis on my laptop today from a disk i burnt. its actually pretty sweet Q6600 @ 3.6ghz (400x9 @ 1.408v) Gigabyte X38-DQ6 2x2GB G-Skill DDR2 1000 @ DDR2 1066 5-5-5-15 2T 2.1v Visiontek HD4870 Seagate 7200.11 500GB 32MB Cache HDD Razer Barracuda AC1 Silverstone DA750 Samsung Dual Layer DVD Burner Lian Li G70WB Thermochill PA120.3\|Swiftech Storm Rev.2\|Swiftech MCP 655

May 6th, 2006	#8
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,557	Maybe i'll try it out on one of my spare rigs. Is it better than most of the other distros? I'd like to know the Pros and the Cons before I spend my time. I Like Watercooling. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

May 6th, 2006	#2
Lead Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 1,716	One should note however, most people have had only limited success with the ATI drivers... I have had none over 3 different distros...

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