Maya for linux.... I am in need of imediate help

[Radnor]

What version of Maya are you using? 3.0 is certified for Red Hat 6.2, while 4.0 is certified for 7.1 and 7.2. Try visiting the Linux links from this page (http://www.aliaswavefront.com/en/Tmpl/Maya/html/index.jhtml?page=/en/Community/Support/qualified_hardware/qualified_hardware_m.html&style=normal) to see if any of those documents can help. Perhaps all that's needed is an update to one of your libraries, but unless you move to Red Hat you might be stuck!

[morphball]

hiya everyone- first post here. i recognize a few other faces from my travels, 'sup yall... anyway, you're correct about the kernel, most linux distros are exactly the same with the exception of installers, what apps they pack inside, and sometimes they write their own drivers- therein lies the problem, maya doesn't like third party video drivers (including XFree86 in my experience). If you're using a GeForce, you're in luck- NVidia is forward-thinking enough to like Linux. just go to their site and get the official drivers for your chip, and all should be well. if you don't have an nvidia chip...put on yer virtual walking shoes and hit the pavement...i got rid of my 3dlabs VX1 cause they sucked too much to support Linux.

[icedeyes]

Thanx a lot for the links Randor.... I just ordered my copy of the redhat 7.2 distribution... I'll be having it sometime this week... Anyway, the version of maya that i use is 4.01 and i guess i will be having trouble with my graphics card (a radeon 7500 with unofficial drivers for linux).... Anyway, thanx a lot you two.... You have been of tremendous help.... You rock guys :airguitar :buttrock: :airguitar

[ghZaaaRK]

i've no prob with my Linux's Maya!
It run on all distros.
but you'll more chance if you have a Nvidia Card, i know it's sad but it's like that.

duh!!! Nvidiaakk

bye

[icedeyes]

I have made maya work in mandrake distribution but..... there is always a but.... I can't make the rendering work..... it says i haven't configured the OpenGL.... Even thought i have configured both GLUT and Mesa and even the driver for my grafics card.... If you know what i must do, please tell me... Once again, thanx in advance.....

[ghZaaaRK]

Can you play with a game like UT on your Linux or Quake III? (to see if your OpenGL works).
Have U compiled your kernel with dri support in kernel's section "character devices"?
Don't panic for your Radeon, it RuleZ under Linux!
Yes the drivers is integrated within latest kernel ;)

keep smile

[ghZaaaRK]

I forgot...
after kernel's compilation, open the XF86Config file (/etc/X11/)
and insert in the modules's section (usualy the first section):

glx (it's very important)
dri

save, exit
and make a startx.


what's up? :)

[icedeyes]

Thanx a lot guys, especially you ghZaaaRK.... You have been of great help.... Thnx once again.... ghZaaaRK, how long have you been a linux user??? just a minor question i have...

[ghZaaaRK]

2 years :)

thx Icedeyes.

bye and viva Linux....

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