Install Nvidia Video Drivers and AWN on Fedora 9 | ||||||
Step-by-step installation guide Nvidia finally decided to release an updated version of its proprietary video driver for Linux systems, one that supports the controversial XServer 1.5, which is present in bleeding-edge distributions, such as Fedora 9. Ok, so this tutorial is here to help actual and future Fedora 9 users to install the video drivers for their graphics cards and, as a bonus from Softpedia, a nice step-by-step AWN installation guide, assuming you have a fresh Fedora 9 installation with the GNOME desktop environment. Step 2 - Install the Nvidia drivers Now open again the terminal from Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal and type or paste the following command as root: yum -y install avant-window-navigator awn-extras-applets Step 4 - Start and configure AWN Start AWN from Applications -> Accessories -> Avant Window Navigator. WARNING: Be aware that AWN will appear over your bottom GNOME panel, therefore you should delete the panel before launching AWN! Start AWN from Applications -> Accessories -> Avant Window Navigator. ...and voila, AWN on Fedora 9! For the Avant Window Navigator to automatically appear every time you log-in, open the Sessions program from System -> Preferences -> Personal -> Sessions... On the "Startup Programs" tab, click the 'Add' button and fill the fields like in the image below. That's all folks! Have a nice and modern Fedora desktop |