Fedora 8 doesn't come with nvidia or ATI drivers preinstalled. So in order to fully utilize the 3D features of Fedora 8, you have to install the respective drivers of your graphic card. Fedora's 3D features will work fine with pre-installed Intel GMA.
Steps:
1. Start your web browser and open http://www.nvidia.com/page/drivers.html.
2. Be patient while the page loads.
3. Select your Product Type, Product Series, Product from the drop down boxes.
4. Select your operating system as Linux( again 32 bit or 64 bit depending on your OS).
5. Select search.
6. Download the link given in Step 2 labeled Download.
7. Once downloaded saves all your work and get ready to leave the graphical world.
8. Press CTRL + ALT + F1 to enter in the command mode.
9. Go the directory where you have saved the driver file.
10. Type sh followed by the driver file name.
11. Follow the instructions that follow.
12. Once the installation is completed, type reboot and press enter to reboot the machine.
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