GeForce 7800GT Xorg Driver

I've tried using the "nv" driver for my GeForce 7800GT (PCI-E) but it simply starts up and freezes on me with a corrupt image of my fluxbox desktop. Vesa driver works fine.

I think the nv driver only supports up to the GeForce FX series. At least that's what I've experienced.
Is there a reason why you havecan not install the official NVIDIA driver? There is an article on the Wiki about it.
- Rpg Cyco

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