[PCLOS] X server issues.

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Using PCLinuxOS 2007 in a virtual PC, I decided to run an update. I went into terminal and did:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

It updated some packages and said it was going to leave some untouched.

Thinking all was well I restarted and it went to a terminal rather than the logon screen. I logged in and typed startx and it spewed out this...

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I have no idea what to do, and am not that good with Linux at all...

Is it best just to reinstall or is there a way to save it. (I am treating the Virtual PC as if it is a production machine)...

Thanks

Simsie.

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I don't have any virtual PC experience, but this doesn't seem to be related to virtualization.

Can you post your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file? Also, your /var/log/Xorg.0.log file that it mentions in the screen shot above?

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xorg.conf:

# File generated by XFdrake (rev 57713)

# **********************************************************************
# Refer to the xorg.conf man page for details about the format of
# this file.
# **********************************************************************

Section "Files"
	# font server independent of the X server to render fonts.
	FontPath "unix/:-1"

	# minimal fonts to allow X to run without xfs
	FontPath "/usr/share/fonts/misc:unscaled"
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
	Option "Composite"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
	#DontZap # disable <Crtl><Alt><BS> (server abort)
	AllowMouseOpenFail # allows the server to start up even if the mouse does not work
	#DontZoom # disable <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> (resolution switching)
EndSection

Section "Module"
	Load "dbe" # Double-Buffering Extension
	Load "v4l" # Video for Linux
	Load "extmod"
	Load "type1"
	Load "freetype"
	Load "glx" # 3D layer
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
	Identifier "Keyboard1"
	Driver "kbd"
	Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
	Option "XkbLayout" "gb"
	Option "XkbOptions" "compose:rwin"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
	Identifier "Mouse1"
	Driver "mouse"
	Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"
	Option "Device" "/dev/mouse"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
	Identifier "Mouse2"
	Driver "evdev"
	Option "product" "0x0006"
	Option "HWheelRelativeAxisButtons" "7 6"
	Option "vendor" "0x0002"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
	Identifier "monitor1"
	VendorName "Generic"
	ModelName "1024x768 @ 60 Hz"
	HorizSync 31.5-48.5
	VertRefresh 50-70

	# TV fullscreen mode or DVD fullscreen output.
	# 768x576 @ 79 Hz, 50 kHz hsync
	ModeLine "768x576"	 50.00  768  832  846 1000   576  590  595  630

	# 768x576 @ 100 Hz, 61.6 kHz hsync
	ModeLine "768x576"	 63.07  768  800  960 1024   576  578  590  616

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "720x576_120"  72.38  720 768 848 976  576 577 580 618  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "720x576_100"  58.66  720 760 840 960  576 577 580 611  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "720x576_85"  48.55  720 760 832 944  576 577 580 605  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "720x576_75"  42.62  720 760 832 944  576 577 580 602  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "720x576_60"  32.67  720 744 816 912  576 577 580 597  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "720x576_50"  26.57  720 736 808 896  576 577 580 593  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "640x512_120"  56.92  640 680 752 864  512 513 516 549  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "640x512_100"  46.05  640 680 744 848  512 513 516 543  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "640x512_85"  38.05  640 672 736 832  512 513 516 538  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "640x512_75"  33.38  640 672 736 832  512 513 516 535  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "640x512_60"  25.49  640 656 720 800  512 513 516 531  -HSync +Vsync

	# modeline generated by gtf(1) [handled by XFdrake]
	ModeLine "640x512_50"  20.70  640 648 712 784  512 513 516 528  -HSync +Vsync
EndSection

Section "Device"
	Identifier "device1"
	BoardName "VGA driver (generic)"
	Driver "vga"
	Option "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
	Identifier "screen1"
	Device "device1"
	Monitor "monitor1"
	DefaultColorDepth 16

	Subsection "Display"
		Depth 8
		Modes "720x576" "640x512"
	EndSubsection

	Subsection "Display"
		Depth 15
		Modes "720x576" "640x512"
	EndSubsection

	Subsection "Display"
		Depth 16
		Modes "720x576" "640x512"
	EndSubsection

	Subsection "Display"
		Depth 24
		Modes "720x576" "640x512"
	EndSubsection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
	Identifier "layout1"
	InputDevice "Keyboard1" "CoreKeyboard"
	InputDevice "Mouse1" "CorePointer"
	InputDevice "Mouse2" "SendCoreEvents"
	Screen "screen1"
EndSection

Log file:

X Window System Version 7.1.1
Release Date: 12 May 2006
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 7.1.1
Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.18.6.dev5.k8h i686 
Current Operating System: Linux localhost 2.6.18.8.tex5 #1 SMP Thu May 10 11:36:58 WST 2007 i686
Build Date: 28 March 2007
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Module Loader present
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Sun Jan  6 16:06:10 2008
(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf"
(==) ServerLayout "layout1"
(**) |-->Screen "screen1" (0)
(**) |   |-->Monitor "monitor1"
(**) |   |-->Device "device1"
(**) |-->Input Device "Keyboard1"
(**) |-->Input Device "Mouse1"
(**) |-->Input Device "Mouse2"
(**) FontPath set to:
	unix/:-1,
	/usr/share/fonts/misc:unscaled
(==) RgbPath set to "/usr/share/X11/rgb"
(==) ModulePath set to "/usr/lib/xorg/modules"
(**) Option "AllowMouseOpenFail"
(**) Extension "Composite" is enabled
(II) Open ACPI successful (/var/run/acpid.socket)
(II) Module ABI versions:
	X.Org ANSI C Emulation: 0.3
	X.Org Video Driver: 1.0
	X.Org XInput driver : 0.6
	X.Org Server Extension : 0.3
	X.Org Font Renderer : 0.5
(II) Loader running on linux
(II) LoadModule: "bitmap"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/fonts/libbitmap.so
(II) Module bitmap: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.0
	Module class: X.Org Font Renderer
	ABI class: X.Org Font Renderer, version 0.5
(II) Loading font Bitmap
(II) LoadModule: "pcidata"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/libpcidata.so
(II) Module pcidata: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.0
	ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 1.0
(++) using VT number 7

(II) PCI: PCI scan (all values are in hex)
(II) PCI: 00:00:0: chip 8086,1237 card 0000,0000 rev 02 class 06,00,00 hdr 00
(II) PCI: 00:01:0: chip 8086,7000 card 0000,0000 rev 00 class 06,01,00 hdr 80
(II) PCI: 00:01:1: chip 8086,7010 card 0000,0000 rev 00 class 01,01,8a hdr 00
(II) PCI: 00:02:0: chip 80ee,beef card 0000,0000 rev 00 class 03,00,00 hdr 00
(II) PCI: 00:03:0: chip 1022,2000 card 1022,2000 rev 40 class 02,00,00 hdr 00
(II) PCI: 00:04:0: chip 80ee,cafe card 0000,0000 rev 00 class 08,80,00 hdr 00
(II) PCI: 00:05:0: chip 8086,2415 card 8086,0000 rev 01 class 04,01,00 hdr 00
(II) PCI: 00:07:0: chip 8086,7113 card 0000,0000 rev 08 class 06,80,00 hdr 80
(II) PCI: End of PCI scan
(II) Host-to-PCI bridge:
(II) Bus 0: bridge is at (0:0:0), (0,0,0), BCTRL: 0x0008 (VGA_EN is set)
(II) Bus 0 I/O range:
	[0] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0000ffff (0x10000) IX[B]
(II) Bus 0 non-prefetchable memory range:
	[0] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
(II) Bus 0 prefetchable memory range:
	[0] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
(II) PCI-to-ISA bridge:
(II) Bus -1: bridge is at (0:1:0), (0,-1,-1), BCTRL: 0x0008 (VGA_EN is set)
(--) PCI:*(0:2:0) unknown vendor (0x80ee) unknown chipset (0xbeef) rev 0, Mem @ 0xe0000000/23
(II) Addressable bus resource ranges are
	[0] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0xffffffff (0x0) MX[B]
	[1] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0000ffff (0x10000) IX[B]
(II) OS-reported resource ranges:
	[0] -1	0	0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
	[1] -1	0	0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
	[3] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
(II) Active PCI resource ranges:
	[0] -1	0	0xf0400000 - 0xf07fffff (0x400000) MX[B]
	[1] -1	0	0xf0000000 - 0xf0000fff (0x1000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0xe0000000 - 0xe07fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
	[3] -1	0	0x0000c200 - 0x0000c23f (0x40) IX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0x0000c100 - 0x0000c1ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0x0000c040 - 0x0000c05f (0x20) IX[B]
	[6] -1	0	0x0000c020 - 0x0000c03f (0x20) IX[B]
	[7] -1	0	0x0000c000 - 0x0000c00f (0x10) IX[B]
(II) Active PCI resource ranges after removing overlaps:
	[0] -1	0	0xf0400000 - 0xf07fffff (0x400000) MX[B]
	[1] -1	0	0xf0000000 - 0xf0000fff (0x1000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0xe0000000 - 0xe07fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
	[3] -1	0	0x0000c200 - 0x0000c23f (0x40) IX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0x0000c100 - 0x0000c1ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0x0000c040 - 0x0000c05f (0x20) IX[B]
	[6] -1	0	0x0000c020 - 0x0000c03f (0x20) IX[B]
	[7] -1	0	0x0000c000 - 0x0000c00f (0x10) IX[B]
(II) OS-reported resource ranges after removing overlaps with PCI:
	[0] -1	0	0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
	[1] -1	0	0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
	[3] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
(II) All system resource ranges:
	[0] -1	0	0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
	[1] -1	0	0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
	[3] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0xf0400000 - 0xf07fffff (0x400000) MX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0xf0000000 - 0xf0000fff (0x1000) MX[B]
	[6] -1	0	0xe0000000 - 0xe07fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
	[7] -1	0	0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
	[8] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[9] -1	0	0x0000c200 - 0x0000c23f (0x40) IX[B]
	[10] -1	0	0x0000c100 - 0x0000c1ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[11] -1	0	0x0000c040 - 0x0000c05f (0x20) IX[B]
	[12] -1	0	0x0000c020 - 0x0000c03f (0x20) IX[B]
	[13] -1	0	0x0000c000 - 0x0000c00f (0x10) IX[B]
(II) LoadModule: "dbe"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdbe.so
(II) Module dbe: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.0
	Module class: X.Org Server Extension
	ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 0.3
(II) Loading extension DOUBLE-BUFFER
(II) LoadModule: "v4l"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/v4l_drv.so
(II) Module v4l: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 0.1.1
	ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 1.0
(II) LoadModule: "extmod"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libextmod.so
(II) Module extmod: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.0
	Module class: X.Org Server Extension
	ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 0.3
(II) Loading extension SHAPE
(II) Loading extension Multi-Buffering
(II) Loading extension MIT-SUNDRY-NONSTANDARD
(II) Loading extension BIG-REQUESTS
(II) Loading extension SYNC
(II) Loading extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
(II) Loading extension XC-MISC
(II) Loading extension XFree86-VidModeExtension
(II) Loading extension XFree86-Misc
(II) Loading extension XFree86-DGA
(II) Loading extension DPMS
(II) Loading extension TOG-CUP
(II) Loading extension Extended-Visual-Information
(II) Loading extension XVideo
(II) Loading extension XVideo-MotionCompensation
(II) Loading extension X-Resource
(II) LoadModule: "type1"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/fonts/libtype1.so
(II) Module type1: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.2
	Module class: X.Org Font Renderer
	ABI class: X.Org Font Renderer, version 0.5
(II) Loading font Type1
(II) LoadModule: "freetype"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/fonts/libfreetype.so
(II) Module freetype: vendor="X.Org Foundation & the After X-TT Project"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 2.1.0
	Module class: X.Org Font Renderer
	ABI class: X.Org Font Renderer, version 0.5
(II) Loading font FreeType
(II) LoadModule: "glx"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglx.so
(II) Module glx: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.0
	ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 0.3
(==) AIGLX enabled
(II) Loading extension GLX
(II) LoadModule: "vga"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/vga_drv.so
(II) Module vga: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 4.1.0
	Module class: X.Org Video Driver
	ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 1.0
(II) LoadModule: "kbd"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input/kbd_drv.so
(II) Module kbd: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 1.3.0, module version = 1.1.0
	Module class: X.Org XInput Driver
	ABI class: X.Org XInput driver, version 0.7
(EE) module ABI minor version (7) is newer than the server's version (6)
(II) UnloadModule: "kbd"
(II) Unloading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input/kbd_drv.so
(EE) Failed to load module "kbd" (module requirement mismatch, 0)
(II) LoadModule: "mouse"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input/mouse_drv.so
(II) Module mouse: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 1.3.0, module version = 1.2.2
	Module class: X.Org XInput Driver
	ABI class: X.Org XInput driver, version 0.7
(EE) module ABI minor version (7) is newer than the server's version (6)
(II) UnloadModule: "mouse"
(II) Unloading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input/mouse_drv.so
(EE) Failed to load module "mouse" (module requirement mismatch, 0)
(II) LoadModule: "evdev"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input/evdev_drv.so
(II) Module evdev: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 1.3.0, module version = 1.1.0
	Module class: X.Org XInput Driver
	ABI class: X.Org XInput driver, version 0.7
(EE) module ABI minor version (7) is newer than the server's version (6)
(II) UnloadModule: "evdev"
(II) Unloading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/input/evdev_drv.so
(EE) Failed to load module "evdev" (module requirement mismatch, 0)
(II) v4l driver for Video4Linux
(II) VGA: Generic VGA driver (version 4.1) for chipsets: generic
(II) Primary Device is: PCI 00:02:0
(--) Assigning device section with no busID to primary device
(--) Chipset generic found
(II) resource ranges after xf86ClaimFixedResources() call:
	[0] -1	0	0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
	[1] -1	0	0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
	[3] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0xf0400000 - 0xf07fffff (0x400000) MX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0xf0000000 - 0xf0000fff (0x1000) MX[B]
	[6] -1	0	0xe0000000 - 0xe07fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
	[7] -1	0	0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
	[8] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[9] -1	0	0x0000c200 - 0x0000c23f (0x40) IX[B]
	[10] -1	0	0x0000c100 - 0x0000c1ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[11] -1	0	0x0000c040 - 0x0000c05f (0x20) IX[B]
	[12] -1	0	0x0000c020 - 0x0000c03f (0x20) IX[B]
	[13] -1	0	0x0000c000 - 0x0000c00f (0x10) IX[B]
(II) resource ranges after probing:
	[0] -1	0	0x00100000 - 0x3fffffff (0x3ff00000) MX[B]E(B)
	[1] -1	0	0x000f0000 - 0x000fffff (0x10000) MX[B]
	[2] -1	0	0x000c0000 - 0x000effff (0x30000) MX[B]
	[3] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x0009ffff (0xa0000) MX[B]
	[4] -1	0	0xf0400000 - 0xf07fffff (0x400000) MX[B]
	[5] -1	0	0xf0000000 - 0xf0000fff (0x1000) MX[B]
	[6] -1	0	0xe0000000 - 0xe07fffff (0x800000) MX[B](B)
	[7] 0	0	0x000a0000 - 0x000affff (0x10000) MS[B]
	[8] 0	0	0x000b0000 - 0x000b7fff (0x8000) MS[B]
	[9] 0	0	0x000b8000 - 0x000bffff (0x8000) MS[B]
	[10] -1	0	0x0000ffff - 0x0000ffff (0x1) IX[B]
	[11] -1	0	0x00000000 - 0x000000ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[12] -1	0	0x0000c200 - 0x0000c23f (0x40) IX[B]
	[13] -1	0	0x0000c100 - 0x0000c1ff (0x100) IX[B]
	[14] -1	0	0x0000c040 - 0x0000c05f (0x20) IX[B]
	[15] -1	0	0x0000c020 - 0x0000c03f (0x20) IX[B]
	[16] -1	0	0x0000c000 - 0x0000c00f (0x10) IX[B]
	[17] 0	0	0x000003b0 - 0x000003bb (0xc) IS[B]
	[18] 0	0	0x000003c0 - 0x000003df (0x20) IS[B]
(II) Setting vga for screen 0.
(II) Loading sub module "int10"
(II) LoadModule: "int10"
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/libint10.so
(II) Module int10: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
	compiled for 7.1.1, module version = 1.0.0
	ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 1.0
(II) VGA(0): initializing int10.
(II) VGA(0): Primary V_BIOS segment is: 0xc000
(WW) System lacks support for changing MTRRs
(EE) VGA(0): Given depth (16) is not supported by this driver.
(II) UnloadModule: "vga"
(II) UnloadModule: "int10"
(II) Unloading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/libint10.so
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.

Fatal server error:
no screens found

I managed to fetch them using the LiveCD.

Thanks for your help.

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But with Ubuntu (as your example), if you install the nVidia drivers through synaptic (apt-get), then they get updated to always match your kernel. I haven't compiled (or did the script install) nVidia in many years.

I would think that the virtual machine is using a generic VGA VESA driver (it seems to, based on the xorg.conf). This is just confusing to me, but I think that virtual machines tend to lend an extra layer to the whole process, and are just another thing that needs to be troubleshot when things go wrong.

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Well yes, when you install the first time it uses a Generic one, but if you install the guest additions they install a custom driver to improve drawing and dinamic resizing (also transparent Copy/Paste, etc.) So they modify a lot of things from the Kernel too.

And yes to the other question, if you install the drivers via synaptic they get update every time, but with Virtual machines they aren't available in synaptic :(

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simsie

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It is good to know it'll be handled by Synaptic if I do install Linux properly. The Virtual Machine is a bit of a test ground. If I was using custom drivers (The NVidia ones using your example) would I be kicked to terminal again or how would I deal with it?

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You would do the install. You would ensure your apt repositories pointed to (allowed) the non-free repos that hold nVidia's closed-source drivers. Then install them with an apt-get install command (or use the Synaptic GUI to add the repository and install).

This is all the initial install. Then, for daily updates, use the GUI or the commandline to update your system. It will get any new kernel that exists, and get the matching nVidia closed-source driver, too.

No terminal, unless you want or prefer it.

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      The inconsistencies in the Windows interface have been plaguing us for so long that it has practically become a joke. I just wonder when we'll have a new Windows with a complete UI/UX as it used to be... oh how I miss that... 😔
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      I don't know if the Obamas are still involved with Netflix, but if they are like they were with a lot of influence, they could be the ones nudging Netflix into foreign shows. Just saying, nothing poltical meant by it. Peace
    • Microsoft PC Manager 3.22.1.0 (Offline Installer)

      By Copernic · Posted

      Microsoft PC Manager 3.22.1.0 (Offline Installer) by Razvan Serea With Microsoft PC Manager, users can easily perform basic computer maintenance and enhance the speed of their devices with just one click. This app offers a range of features, including disk cleanup, startup app management, virus scanning, Windows Update checks, process monitoring, and storage management. Microsoft PC Manager key features: Storage Manager- easily uninstall infrequently used apps, manage large files, perform a cleanup, and set up Storage Sense to automatically clear temporary files. Health Checkup feature -scans for potential problems, viruses, and startup programs to turn off. It helps you identify unnecessary items to remove, optimizing your system's performance. Pop-up Management - block pop-up windows from appearing in apps. Windows Update - scans your system for any pending updates. Startup Apps - enable or disable startup apps on your PC, allowing you to optimize your system's startup performance. Browser Protection - rest assured that harmful programs cannot alter your default browser. Also enables you to change your default browser. Process Management - allows you to conveniently terminate any active process, ensuring optimal system performance and resource utilization. Anti-virus protection - Fully integrated with Windows Security. Safeguard your PC anytime. Quick Steps: Download Microsoft PC Manager Offline Installer (APPX/MSIX) with Adguard Adguard serves as a third-party online service, offering a user-friendly method for directly downloading appx, appxbundle, and msixbundle files from the Microsoft Store. Official download links will be generated for both the app's various versions and its dependency packages. How to download Microsoft PC Manager Offline Installer (APPX/MSIX) 1. Initially, you must find the app URL within the Microsoft Store. Access the Microsoft Store via your browser and search for "Microsoft PC Manager". Once located, copy the app URL, which includes the product ID, either from the address bar or from the provided link below. https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PM860492SZD 2. Now paste the app URL into the designated area, then click the check mark button to produce a direct download link. 3. To download, right-click the relevant link and select “Save link as…” from your browser's menu. Occasionally, Microsoft Edge may flag the download as insecure. In such cases, consider utilizing alternative browsers such as Google Chrome or Firefox to successfully complete the download. Microsoft PC Manager is a completely free tool optimized exclusively for use on Windows 10 (19042.0 and above) and Windows 11. Download: Microsoft PC Manager 3.22.1.0 | from Microsoft Store View: Microsoft PC Manager Home Page | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • Microsoft Weekly: Xbox layoffs, upcoming Windows 11 changes, new Assassin's Creed, and more

      By Ivan Jenic · Posted

      Microsoft Weekly: Xbox layoffs, upcoming Windows 11 changes, new Assassin's Creed, and more by Ivan Jenic This week's news recap is here, with Microsoft shaking up the gaming world with the biggest round of layoffs in Xbox history. We also talk about the upcoming changes across the Windows ecosystem, security, AI's increasing role in Microsoft's internal mechanisms, and more. Quick links: Windows 10 and 11 Windows Insider Program Updates are available Reviews are in Gaming news Great deals to check Windows 11 and Windows 10 Here, we talk about everything happening around Microsoft's latest operating system in the Stable channel and preview builds: new features, removed features, controversies, bugs, interesting findings, and more. And, of course, you may find a word or two about older versions. Microsoft is constantly encouraging its customers to use AI wherever and whenever possible. But the company itself is also implementing more AI systems internally, especially in security systems and vulnerability detection. Windows chief Pavan Davuluri detailed how Microsoft is implementing a new AI agentic scanning harness, MDASH, into its own development pipeline to catch bugs faster and surface only high-confidence findings to engineers. Speaking of security, Kaspersky found a phishing campaign that abused Microsoft's device login flow. Attackers convinced victims to copy a real Microsoft one-time code and paste it into Microsoft's own sign-in page. Using this process, threat actors were able to gain access to victim’s accounts. The company also published a plain explainer of its update types, Patch Tuesday, optional preview updates, and out-of-band releases, for anyone confused by the terminology. Additionally, Microsoft also proposed a new update strategy to admins and users, which should help deliver safer Windows updates. Microsoft also finally fixed a bug that broke core Windows 11 UI components, including the Start menu, Search, Settings, Taskbar, and File Explorer, on certain provisioned PCs. The bug had been present since July 2025, and the fix comes as part of the June 23 C-release update (KB5095093), rolling out gradually ahead of full availability next Patch Tuesday. Windows Insider Program Here is what Microsoft released for Windows Insiders this week: Builds Experimental Channel 26300.8772 for Windows 11 26H2 and 28120.2387 for 26H1 Beta Channel 28020.2380 for the 26H1 and 26220.8764 for standard Beta testers Builds for the Experimental channels brought in a few notable additions. Windows Insiders in these channels can now adjust the position and size of the taskbar. On top of that, there's the new Cloud Rebuild feature that allows you to reinstall Windows along with all your existing drivers, so you don't have to chase them manually. Updates are available This section covers software, firmware, and other notable updates (released and coming soon) delivering new features, security fixes, improvements, patches, and more from Microsoft and third parties. Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 26H2 will enable the Windows Backup for Organizations app by default. The app will also be renamed to "Windows settings backup and restore." For anyone unfamiliar, this is an official Microsoft application designed to help organizations and enterprises backup and upgrade their systems. Microsoft is also considering redesigning PowerToys' Awake utility, with a streamlined flyout for its sleep-prevention modes and support for custom durations instead of just presets. Here are other updates and releases you may find interesting: Microsoft is expanding Copilot into Forms and Word for iPad, adding contextual chat and collaborative editing Microsoft paused the rollout of Teams' revamped minimized meeting experience without giving a reason TypeScript 7.0 is out, 10x faster than 6.0 on key workflows, though the new API waits for 7.1 Popular Windows 11 file manager Files gets a long list of new features and improvements Here are the latest drivers and firmware updates released this week: NVIDIA Game Ready Driver 610.74 improves DLSS in three titles but doesn't fix any reported gaming bugs. The non-WHQL Intel graphics driver 32.0.101.8861 is bringing better support for some of the high-profile titles coming soon to PC. Reviews are in Here is the hardware and software we reviewed this week Steven Parker was busy doing reviews this week. Steven started the week by reviewing Honor Watch 6, a budget-friendly smartwatch with decent features and amazing battery life. Check out the full review here. And if you need to expand the storage space of your gaming console or a workstation, and we all do at some point, check out Steven's Lexar Play SSD review. It's a blazing fast SSD that shines when you put games on it, and comes in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB variants. On the gaming side Learn about upcoming game releases, Xbox rumors, new hardware, software updates, freebies, deals, discounts, and more. Microsoft shook up the gaming community when it announced the biggest restructure in Xbox history, affecting 3,200 staff. About 1,600 are being let go today, with the rest rolling out through FY2027. id Software, developer of the popular Doom franchise, was said to be hit hard, with roughly half its Texas team let go. However, amidst the spreading rumors, the studio released an official statement, in which it said that the team has remained large enough to support game and engine development despite the layoffs. This week also brings the highly anticipated Resynced version of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Ubisoft has breathed new life into one of the most popular games of the AC franchise, much to the players’ delight, as the game sold over two million copies in just a few days. Our Pulashti did a detailed review of the game, so check it out to learn more about the reborn Black Flag. Deals and freebies MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and more join Xbox Free Play Days for the weekend Weekend PC Game Deals: GTA, Borderlands, Kingdom Come, Stray and more Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon are free on the Epic Games Store this week Other gaming news includes the following: Xbox Game Pass July lineup has Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Planet Crafter, and more Sitting finally comes to Minecraft as a feature, no more tricks or mods Valve released Proton 11.0-1 for Steam Great deals to check Every week, we cover many deals on different hardware and software. The following discounts are still available, so check them out. You might find something you want or need. TCL iFFALCON MiniLED Smart TVs: $400+ (Amazon US) Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 SE - $99.99 | 29% off on Amazon G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3600 CL16 and CL18 - up to 18% off on Amazon Skullcandy Crusher Wireless headphones - $89.99 | 22% off on Amazon TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 (up to 3 packs) - up to 30% off on Amazon Belkin 2-in-1 Qi2 Wireless Charging Dock - $79.99 | 33% off on Amazon TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router - $149.99 on Amazon US | 40% off Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded - $149.99 | 29% off on Amazon This link will take you to other issues of the Microsoft Weekly series. You can also support Neowin by registering for a free member account or subscribing for extra member benefits, along with an ad-free tier option.
    • Neowin's 2026 GNU/Linux Desktop Thread

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      I installed it here on debian a couple of days ago. After nearly three years of GNOME I felt like a change. Still lots of tweaking to do but I think it's a keeper.

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