How to update graphics card driver in ubuntu 12.04.1

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I have an Asus eee r101 pc,and wonder if anyone knows how to update the graphics drive in Ubuntu 12.04

it is helpful http://tech-blog.maddyzone.com/resources/how-to-update-driver-in-ubuntu — user265211, Sep 14 '14 at 18:31

score 6 · Answer 1 · edited Dec 10 '17 at 19:01

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Go to 'System Settings' and under 'Hardware' section click on 'Additional Drivers'. It will automatically search for drivers and it will ask if you want to install the graphics drivers.

In short

System Settings -> 'Hardware' section -> Additional Drivers

PS:

You can search for System Settings in unity dash.

Just hit Super Key(that key which has windows logo between left Ctrl and left Alt on the bottom left of keyboard) and type System Settings and hit [ENTER] to open it.

edited Dec 10 '17 at 19:01

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answered Nov 19 '12 at 11:52

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I don't have "Additional Drivers" in my Hardware section. Could it be hidden? (12.04 LTS) – Nathan Hazout Nov 19 '13 at 15:43
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Try going to `Software and Updates`. It should be the last tab in the pop up. – strider Apr 05 '14 at 18:33
How can you get to System Settings on GUI without having a clean GUI. Isn't there a console application ? – Siddharth Oct 29 '14 at 12:40

score 5 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 09 '22 at 05:53

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Follow these instruction it is helpful

go to System Setting
then Softwares and Updates
then additional drivers
then here you will find all list of drivers

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answered Sep 14 '14 at 18:32

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Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, [it would be preferable](http://meta.stackoverflow.com/q/8259) to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference. – guntbert Sep 14 '14 at 18:49

score 3 · Answer 3 · edited Jul 17 '13 at 01:29

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You can also use the stable PPA, if you want to stay updated with your drivers:

Open a terminal and enter this command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-current

Reboot your system and you're done

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What if you have AMD or Intel? – Shaun Roselt Feb 26 '19 at 07:09

How to update graphics card driver in ubuntu 12.04.1

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