[elrepo-devel] nvidia-96xx and nvidia-173xx packages for el6

[Phil Perry]

On 03/02/11 03:32, Steve Cleveland wrote:
> I just stumbled on elrepo not long ago, and am already enjoying the
> nvidia modules on el5 and el6.  I'm also excited about the fglrx modules.
>
> I'm sure there's a reason, but is it possible to get nvidia modules for
> older cards for el6?  I don't have many of the older cards around, but
> I'm guessing I'll still need to support them as I migrate to el6.
>
> Thanks,
>    - Steve

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the feedback.

Regarding the legacy nvidia drivers, assuming they compile cleanly under 
el6 I should be able to port them for you. Nvidia has backported support 
for more recent x.org versions into these legacy drivers so that is a 
good sign. As always, feedback will be appreciated.

I'm having a little trouble getting the ATI fglrx package working for 
el6 atm. We have a first attempt in el6 testing repo so if you (or 
anyone else) is able to help test those please let me know. 
Unfortunately I don't think we'll be able to port the older 9.3 series 
as it doesn't support the kernel or x.org versions shipped in RHEL6.

There is a bugtracker here for fglrx on el6:

http://elrepo.org/bugs/view.php?id=104

Please feel free to file RFE bug's for the two legacy drivers under el6 
so we can track them.

Thanks,

Phil