any script to update nvidia on kernel for ubuntu

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  1. mack_guy911

    mack_guy911 Registered Member

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    hello i am looking for script for mannualy install nvidia update on kernel any script :rolleyes:
     
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    Not sure if I understand you correct, Mack.
    But if you have installed NVIDIA-Linux-*-*.run before, then all you need to do is run it again with the option kernel-module only:
    # NVIDIA-Linux-*-*.run --kernel-module-only (or # NVIDIA-Linux-*-*.run -K)

    If you want to update the entire driver:
    # NVIDIA-Linux-*-*.run --update
     
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    mack_guy911, Oct 16, 2012
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    And you are not interested in DKMS?

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DKMS

    # NVIDIA-Linux-*-*.run --dkms:

     
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    Whats wrong with adding x-swat ppa? It does the job well.
     
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    nothing wrong just new drivers are pretty heavy on my system :rolleyes:
     
    mack_guy911, Oct 17, 2012
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    nvidia drivers usually take out bugs and potential security threats as well, I have never seen them sitting heavy even on my laptop but now unless I need a gaming rig, I am quite satisfied with the new generation Sandy Bridge video performance. Major codecs get h/w acceleration via VLC so HDMI is a breeze.
     
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