On Wed, Mar 06, 2013 at 10:57:35AM +0200, Alexandru Chiscan wrote: > On 03/06/2013 05:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: > > > > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > > > > Yes, I did the modifications given earlier by Earl and one other poster > > and now google earth starts up. > > > > but it complains there's no usable graphics card, and only displays > > the menus/borders/etc, with the main view window being empty/black. > > > > I do have a supported graphics card (Nvidia GeForce 9800GT), and have > > the nvidia drivers installed. > > > > can anyone advise how to make GE recognize it? I'm guessing it's failing > > because Google seems to be distributing 32-bit binaries instead of 64-bit > > binaries, but I've no clue how to fix this. > > > > Clues will be appreciated! > try to install the nvidia 32bit compatibility libraries. if installed > using the nvidia installer it asks you, if installed from elrepo use > > nvidia-x11-drv-32bit package Ah, thanks Lec! That was less than obvious, so I appreciate the guidance. Fred -- ---- Fred Smith -- fredex at fcshome.stoneham.ma.us ----------------------------- "And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever." ------------------------------- Isaiah 9:7 (niv) ------------------------------