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i have nvidia geforce fx go5200 video card on laptop.

went nvidia website appropriate driver card , and download following file:

nvidia-linux-x86-173.14.30-pkg1.run

did following:

sudo sh nvidia-linux-x86-173.14.30-pkg1.run

end following message:
error: appear running x server; please exit x before installing. further details, please see section installing nvidia driver in readme available on linux driver download pager @ www.nvidia.com
well on nvidia readme page , doesn't show how installing in ubuntu other linux vendors.

i'm using default driver ubuntu suggested (linux-x86 173.14.22) video clip, resolution terrible when know resolution better on other laptop installed ubuntu stock video card.

help, yes did search , many nvidoa posts came up. can't sort out applies me.

thanks,



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