How to install graphic drivers for old and unsupported hardware in Ubuntu

Discussion in 'all things UNIX' started by Mrkvonic, Dec 11, 2009.

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  1. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Hi all,

    Something for Linux users with old hardware: a tutorial explaining how to install graphic drivers for old and unsupported cards in Ubuntu plus a rant about the general attitude of abandoning support for old hardware in modern and popular Linux distributions.

    http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-old-hardware.html


    Cheers,
    Mrk
     
    Mrkvonic, Dec 11, 2009
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  2. lodore

    lodore Registered Member

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    I think ubuntu should at least have a statment with the restricted drivers dialog telling you the card is still supported but is supported by ubuntu and give some info about how to install it.
     
    lodore, Dec 11, 2009
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