A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

I just installed Mandrake 9.0 (and Windows XP-dualboot)and the installation went very, very smooth. Questions: How do I install Nvidia Linux drivers? I've downloaded 2<BR>files: "Nvidia_GLX-1.

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