[HOW-TO]Nvidia latest graphic drivers for ubuntu users

Post by **stimpak** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:36 pm · Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:36 pm

[HOW-TO]Nvidia latest graphic drivers for ubuntu users

Post by stimpak » Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:36 pm

Ubuntu distro has in its repositories the 180.11 driver version for nvidia based cards, which are not the ones you get by default with the install.

Its highly recommended to upgrade to 180.11 using the following pain-free method :

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 sudo apt-get install nvidia-glx-180

Since feb 25th nvidia has released an updated version 180.35 [LINK]

How to install that driver:

It is very easy and you can do it just following this steps. (I recommended to uninstall any previous version)

1) Download the driver (for example in your desktop)

2) Enter in a real terminal mode: CONTROL + ALT + F1 (don't do it now as you wouldn't be able to keep reading)

3) Turn off x.org:

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sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

4) Go to your desktop:

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cd Desktop

5) Run the installer:

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sudo sh ./Nxxx.run

(If you hit TAB after the first N the rest of the filename it will automatically appear)
Don't forget to choose x.org automatic configuration at the last step inside the installation program.

6) Then restart your computer and you're done

Credits goes to Kosimo at Ubuntuforums.org

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Post by **Pinejoker** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:49 am · Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:49 am

Post by Pinejoker » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:49 am

what about for nvidia geforce 8400 gs??

Post by **stimpak** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:42 am · Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:42 am

Post by stimpak » Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:42 am

Pinejoker wrote:what about for nvidia geforce 8400 gs??

Current releases
Stable: 180.35

Legacy releases for GeForce 5 series GPUs
Stable: 173.14.12
Beta: 173.14.17

Legacy releases for GeForce 2 through GeForce 4 series GPUs
Stable: 96.43.11

Legacy releases for Riva TNT, TNT2, GeForce, and some GeForce 2 GPUs
Stable: 71.86.06
Beta: 71.86.08
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I guess you want to go with 180.35

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Post by **Daemon** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:01 pm · Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:01 pm

Post by Daemon » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:01 pm

What does a reposted 'buntuforums message have to do with Wine? Thanks for sharing.

Post by **austin987** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:20 pm · Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:20 pm