[mythtv-users] Messed up Linux kernel

[JJ]

John Drescher wrote:

>> Please let me know:
>> Where to look for answers to my problems.
>> How badly am I screwed???
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>Although, I no nothing of Muthbuntu. This kind of thing is normal for
>me when installing a new kernel on gentoo. What you have to do is to
>reinstall any and all external kernel modules so they match your
>current kernel.  The nvidia drivers fall into this category.
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>> Am I in way over my head and I shouldn't even be trying this because I
>>don't know what I'm doing???
>> Is there an easy way to fix things??
>> Do I need to format and re-install?
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>I would never do that.
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>> Should I give up linux and go back to being a Windows junkie (gee... I hate
>>that option.)
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>No.
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>> I see there is a new Nvidia driver 169.07 that seems to help with video, so
>>I would like to use that driver if possible.
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I'm using nvidia 169.07 drivers with a custom-compiled kernel, and it 
worked really well, it compiled and installed the
nvidia drivers as expected (:-0), and working flawlessly.Follow the 
directions on the nvidia site and you should be good
to go...
JJ