This should be fixed in Hardy, since it tries to use -new for those that it supports. If you install an older version of the driver manually you are on your own, since the kernel scripts are still expecting you to run the newest one that supports your chip.
** Changed in: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.24 (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.22 => linux-restricted-modules-2.6.24 Status: New => Fix Released -- X Server is crashing with "nvidia" driver on Geforce 8xxx series cards in Ubuntu Gutsy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/157773 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs