Re: Games on Linux

nicolas vigier

On 2007-08-16, Clara <> wrote:
> Hi
>
> i bought recently a laptop computer (Asus) and i installed a linux
> distribution (MDV 2007.1) with dual boot with windows. i wanted to play
> with some games (ie supertuxkart or planet penguin racer) but it is
> impossible to play because my computer seems to not "support" with memory
> or CPU speed to play these games. i don't understand why i cannot play. do
> i have a bad configuration, lack of drivers (nvidia, 3D ...)

Is it Mandriva Free ? If so it doesn't include the proprietary drivers
which are necessary to play some 3D games (depending which graphic card
you have).

You can use Mandriva 2007.1 PWP which includes the drivers. Or you can
add the non-free repositories using easyurpmi and install the nvidia
package :


Nicolas