Drivers for Ubuntu

[rupert apron]

Thank you very much guys for all in inputs you have given me. This is very
much appreciated. I will take note of all this for reference.

Thanks again!

On 7/28/07, Joris Dobbelsteen <Joris at familiedobbelsteen.nl> wrote:
>
>  Since I didn't before install any video drivers (I don't have Linux for
> desktop) I cannot vouch for the correctness. But hopefully its gets you
> towards the right direction.
>
>
> Next you should be picking either:
>
> Linux IA32 if you are running 32-bit.
> Linux AMD64/EM64T if you are running 64-bit.
>
> If you are not sure, open a command window and type "cat /proc/version".
> This will provide a line like:
> "Linux version 2.6.15-28-386 (buildd at terranova) (gcc version 4.0.3 (Ubuntu
> 4.0.3-1ubuntu5)) #1 PREEMPT Wed Jul 18 22:50:32 UTC 2007"
> Notice the "2.6.15-28-386" (which is for ubuntu 6.06 LTS), but the last
> part is important. If it is "386" or "686" than you should get the "IA32"
> binaries. If its "amd64" (I think), you should get the "AMD64/EM64T"
> binaries.
>
>  Pick the "Latest version", which at this point is 100.14.11.
>
> There are instructions here how to do this.
> 1. Review the license.
> 2. Download the driver file
> 3. Install, but a slight note:
> instead of doing "sh NVIDIA-...", rather type "*sudo* sh NVIDEA-..."
> (In the command shell you can use the tab key to complete the file name)
> You might be asked for you own password. The sudo command enables
> administrative permissions.
>
> Hope this helps a bit...
>
> - Joris
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* ubuntu-users-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:
> ubuntu-users-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] *On Behalf Of *rupert apron
> *Sent:* zaterdag 28 juli 2007 15:43
> *To:* Ubuntu user technical support,not for general discussions
> *Cc:* eqisow at gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: Drivers for Ubuntu
>
> Hello Jan,
>
> Thank you for your fast response.
>
> I tried checking nVidia's website for the 7600GT driver (http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
> ) and clicked the Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris Drivers<http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html>link. I don't know which driver or link should I be clicking next.
>
> Pardon me for my ignorance since this is totally new for me.
>
> Thank you very much!
>
> On 7/28/07, Justin <eqisow at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Well, technically the 7600 GT only needs driver installation if you want
> > 3D, but who doesn't want 3D? :p
> >
> > Installation if the restricted binary driver is pie though.* System →
> > Administration → Restricted Devices Manager* should cover it.
> >
> > By the way, in case you're not familiar, the drivers are called
> > restricted because they are binary closed source. There's really no need to
> > let the language scare you, except for the inherent security weaknesses in
> > using binary blobs. (You have to wait for nvidia to recognize/fix security
> > issues)
> >
> > Good luck with your new Ubuntu system. :)
> >
> >  On 7/28/07, Jan Michelsburg < technowizard at gmx.net> wrote:
> >
> > >  Hell Rupert
> > >
> > > The only piece of hardware that needs a driver is the 7600 GT. All
> > > other components are nativly supported.
> > >
> > > Jan
> > >
> > > rupert apron schrieb:
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Good day!
> > >
> > > I'm new to this OS since I've used Windows as an Operating System to
> > > my PC. I am planning to install and try it on my PC but I'm just wondering
> > > about the drivers I will be needing.
> > >
> > > My system's hardware are as follows:
> > >
> > > CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+, 2.01 GHz
> > > Video: nVidia GeForce 7600 GT
> > > Sound: Realtek HD Audio output
> > > Memory: 2048MB
> > > Connection: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
> > >
> > > Will I need to download Linux drivers or are there native drivers
> > > included in the Ubuntu OS which can support the hardware for my PC.
> > >
> > > Any inputs will be very much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thank you!
> > >
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