Well there we go. I just installed the nvidia driver by the book and it doesn't work. I get a screen when I go back to init 5. Nothing comes up it flashes on and off a couple of times and then goes into `I cannot start the X server lets do a dodgy half hearted effort at doing something that isn't going to work' Whoa is me. I know people have got the nvidia drivers working on the Dell Inspiron 9300 with th Nvidia Go6800 so what could the answer be? You're help, patience and time is appreciated.