I installed the new Invidia driver and it worked just fine. Until I rebooted the system.Now I cannot go beyond 640x480, there are no other choices in the GUI setup screen.Is there a text file I could edit to get it back to 1290x1024?thanks, Ed(Using 8.04). In this video I walk you through the step by step process to install the proprietary video driver in your Linux Mint or Ubuntu system. Xorg Edgers PPA: http. Download drivers for NVIDIA products including GeForce graphics cards, nForce motherboards, Quadro workstations, and more. Update your graphics card drivers today. Continue reading 'Linux: Find out what kernel drivers (modules) are loaded' Skip to content. Linux and Unix tutorials for new and seasoned sysadmin. The author is the creator of nixCraft and a seasoned sysadmin, DevOps engineer, and a trainer for the Linux operating system/Unix shell scripting. Check Debian/Ubuntu Linux.
Intel has recently announced the release of its Linux Graphics Update Tool 2.0.2. Ubuntu 16.04 is supported so it’s easy to install the latest Intel Graphics Stack in this LTS release.
The new release supports for Ubuntu 16.04, and Fedora 24, and it’s available for download at the link below:
Once you downloaded the .deb package, click install it via Ubuntu Software.
Then you’re able to launch the tool from Unity Dash:
Follow the pop-up wizard and it automatically downloads the latest graphics stack and installs for you device.
If everything goes OK, restart your computer to make the new driver take place.
In addition, to make Ubuntu trust future updates from Intel repository, you have to run the command below in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) to setup the key:
wget --no-check-certificate https://download.01.org/gfx/RPM-GPG-KEY-ilg-4 -O - | sudo apt-key add -
Step 2a: Install The Latest Nvidia Driver
Since the Steam Proton update is so new, it requires a newer Nvidia driver than what's distributed with Ubuntu 18.04.1. Using Terminal, let's enter a few commands to gain access and install it. No clicking through menus or advancing through setup screens, no manual downloading. I promise it's easier than you think!
Simply hit your Windows Key (which is called the Super key in Linux) and type 'Terminal.' Once it's open, type the following commands (note that 'sudo' means you're executing the command as an administrator or 'root' so you'll need to enter your user password):
- sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
- sudo apt-get update
- sudo apt install nvidia-driver-396
- reboot
This command adds a software repository to your Ubuntu installation
Jason EvangelhoSidebar: But what does all that mean? In the first line you added another software source to Ubuntu, allowing you to snag the latest and greatest graphics drivers. This means they'll auto-update now as well. In the second line, you instructed Ubuntu to scan for the newest software available, as well as the 'dependencies' or supporting software required, which will be installed automatically. In the third line, you told Ubuntu to install the newest Nvidia driver, which as of this writing is 396.54.
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(Note that after 'apt-update' you can also browse to your 'Software & Updates' app, click the Additional Drivers tab, and select the newest available Nvidia driver. This may be necessary if you have an older model GeForce card.)
'Reboot' is self-explanatory! I figured hey, since you're in Terminal already, take the geeky option.
If you want to verify your Nvidia driver version, simply hit your Super key, type 'Nvidia' and click on the result which brings up 'Nvidia X Server Settings.'
This screen verifies your Nvidia driver version.
Nvidia / Jason EvangelhoStep 2b: Install the latest AMD drivers.
I'm hesitant to write instructions for methods I haven't tested personally, but if you're using an AMD Radeon graphics card there's a brief guide for installing the AMD MESA drivers here. It follows pretty much the same procedure. I hope to do testing on RX Series and Vega cards in the near future.
Step 3: Install Steam
If you're feeling comfortable with Terminal, installing Steam is ridiculously easy. Type 'sudo apt install steam' and you're good to go. However, let's get you introduced to the Ubuntu Software Center. The fastest way to find Steam there is by hitting your Super key (remember, the Windows key!) and typing 'Steam.' Click the result and you'll arrive at the Software Center. Hit install, type your user password and that's it. Once it's finished, either click 'Launch' or hit your Super key again and type Steam.
Tip: Once Steam updates, just drag the icon up on your Ubuntu Dock and it will automatically add it your favorites.
Step 4: Activate the Steam Play Beta Launch Steam
Update: The Steam Play with Proton update was just integrated into the mainline Steam client. That was fast! This means there's no need to opt-in to the Beta.
With Proton, Valve has officially whitelisted only 27 games which you can find here. By default these are the games that will be supported. To play them, simply find them in the store. If you already own them on Windows, just install them normally. Your cloud saves will also carry over between operating systems.
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But here's the thing: nearly 1000 more are perfectly playable, and this update has only been live for about a week. If you want to get adventurous, move on to Step 5.
Step 5 (Optional): Hit The Override Button
With Steam Play there's a bit of a nuclear option if you want to try playing literally anything available on Steam for Windows. The majority of the 2000+ games tested thus far are marked as either Stable or Completely Stable, but it's a good idea to check here first. Some don't work, some are buggy, but there's still 1000+ more games that are fully playable on Linux than there were a week ago! In a nutshell, browsing to Steam --> Settings --> Steam Play and checking the 'Use Steam Play For All Titles' box will apply the Proton tools to games not yet verified by Valve to have perfect, native-like performance. It significantly increases your options, but some games may not work as expected or they'll be buggy.
Again, remember this is a rapidly evolving projectand you're in on the ground floor. Thinking about where we go from here makes my enthusiasm skyrocket.
Community Support:
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I've found the Linux community to be incredibly active and ridiculously helpful when it comes to troubleshooting anything. If you get stuck along the way, here are a couple resources which I've found personally beneficial:
- Reddit: Steam Play & Proton Cheat Sheet (an awesome and crucial resource for more advanced users!)
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