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Solaris Display Driver – x64/x86

 
 

Version: 96.43.11
Operating System: Solaris x64/x86
Release Date: March 09, 2009

Release Highlights

  • Fixed a bug that caused intermittent kernel panics when stress testing attach/detach paths.
  • Added support for X.Org server 1.5 and 1.6.
  • Fixed the subpicture component order reported by the NVIDIA X driver's XvMC implementation.
  • Fixed a text corruption problem on X.Org 1.5 and newer X.Org servers.
  • Worked around an X server bug that caused text to disappear when a composite manager is enabled on X.Org 1.5 and newer X.Org servers.
  • Fixed a server crash triggered by Kopete's 'new message' popup dialog when a composite manager is enabled.
  • Fixed an X server crash with multiple server generations when GLX is disabled.
  • Fixed a bug that caused window decorations to be corrupted in Compiz.

To download and install the drivers, follow the steps below:

STEP 1:Review the NVIDIA Software License.

You will need to accept this license prior to downloading any files.

STEP 2: Download the Driver File
Download - NVIDIA-Solaris-x86-96.43.11.run

STEP 3: Install
Type "sh NVIDIA-Solaris-x86-96.43.11.run" to install the driver,  then edit your X config file as appropriate. See the README for more detailed instructions.

If you have any questions or problems, please check the NVIDIA Solaris Discussion forum.

You can also contact Sun Microsystems for support at http://sunsolve.sun.com, or your local service provider.