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Topic: NVIDIA Accelerated Graphics in DSL, a quick howto ( or how I did it )

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ke4nt1

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Posted: Dec. 24 2004,14:19

If I read this correctly, a .dsl for NVidia may be possible, but will need to include
ALL parts of the downloadable texts, files, and included parts.
( since a .dsl file is simply rezipped from the point of install )

2.1 Rights and Limitations of Grant. NVIDIA hereby grants Customer the following non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the SOFTWARE, with the following limitations:

2.1.1 Rights. Customer may install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single computer, and except for making one back-up copy of the Software, may not otherwise copy the SOFTWARE. This LICENSE of SOFTWARE may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers.

2.1.2 Linux/FreeBSD Exception. Notwithstanding the foregoing terms of Section 2.1.1, SOFTWARE designed exclusively for use on the Linux or FreeBSD operating systems, or other operating systems derived from the source code to these operating systems, may be copied and redistributed, provided that the binary files thereof are not modified in any way (except for unzipping of compressed files).

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ico2

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Posted: Dec. 24 2004,22:03

hey, i like that, they calmly and politely tell unix users to **** off.

:D:D:D:D

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Posted: Dec. 25 2004,04:25

Whoever makes the nvidia_accel.dsl can set up everything that we actually need and dump the rest of the stuff that we don't need into a file in /home/dsl.

That would keep nvidia happy, and make it easy for people to delete the unneeded stuff to save space on their hdd.

Also, I'm about to put my laptop's hd install to the wall and try to build the nvidia driver with the gcc1.dsl.

Wish me luck.

-J.P.

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ke4nt1

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Posted: Dec. 25 2004,05:01

I had no luck using the gcc1.dsl in building the NVidia.dsl .
It wants to setup libc6 , which gcc1.dsl don't do...

But apt-getting gcc, g++ and make works fine.

I have an NVidia.dsl made and working,
but lets compare notes before I release it..

I did what you suggested, and simply copied the entire
install file along with the .dsl package.
Once delivered to the end user, they can delete or store it as they wish.
This fulfills the requirements from NVidia.

Merry Xmas
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ke4nt

Nico
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Posted: Dec. 25 2004,11:11

Hi Ke4nt,

Nico here, the maker of SAM linux.
You CAN put the Nvidia drivers into dsl or an extension. Some time ago I asked the Nvidia crew if I can setup my SAM with their drivers. Because SAM is also free for download, this would not fulfill their license. They said "yes" to me.

Its only a mail, I think there will be no problem.

Try it and your great DSL will go even greater (if this is possible)!

Merry Xmas!

Nico
Www.sam-linux.org

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