Nouveau driver is now obsolete. What do I need to replace to get my system working again?
by neidorff from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5NQZS)
A little about me....I am not a "gamer." I don't need high end graphics, and if I ever do, I'll deal with it then. I've been using linux since Fedora days. There have been bumps in the road but linux has basically been easy for me. Here's my problem:
I'm now using OpenSUSE, and I'm trying to get 15.3 installed and running. During the install, the software informed me that the Nouveau video drivers are no longer supported. Well, I've heard this before, so I tried and now I can't start applications which I really need and use all the time, like kmail, and kMyMoney. These provide no output at all. OpenSUSE 15.3 will not install.
Since this seems to be a video driver problem, I'm thinking I need to replace my video card....but with what? I have no need for high end graphics that many games require. My motherboard is an MSI MS-7673 (P67A-G43) with an Intel i5 processor. So, am I correct that I need a new video card? If so, which will not cause me the grief that I now face. Or will I need both video and motherboards replaces? If so, please make a suggestion.
I am near a very good computer/parts store, so I should be able to follow whatever you can advise me.
Thank you for whatever help you can provide.
I'm now using OpenSUSE, and I'm trying to get 15.3 installed and running. During the install, the software informed me that the Nouveau video drivers are no longer supported. Well, I've heard this before, so I tried and now I can't start applications which I really need and use all the time, like kmail, and kMyMoney. These provide no output at all. OpenSUSE 15.3 will not install.
Since this seems to be a video driver problem, I'm thinking I need to replace my video card....but with what? I have no need for high end graphics that many games require. My motherboard is an MSI MS-7673 (P67A-G43) with an Intel i5 processor. So, am I correct that I need a new video card? If so, which will not cause me the grief that I now face. Or will I need both video and motherboards replaces? If so, please make a suggestion.
I am near a very good computer/parts store, so I should be able to follow whatever you can advise me.
Thank you for whatever help you can provide.