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xserver-xorg-video-nv package

graphic driver saying not in use

Asked by Neil on 2011-05-08

Hi there I am getting this message (see below) within the Additional drivers... I have a nvidia 9600 any idea how to fix, the strange thing is that everything seems to be working included Unity......

You need to install this driver if you wish to use the Unity desktop, enable desktop effects, or run software that requires 3D acceleration, such as some games.
Thanks
Neil

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Last query:: 2011-05-10

Last reply:: 2011-05-10

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Sam_ (and-sam) said on 2011-05-08:

> everything seems to be working included Unity

Then it runs automatically with nouveau. It isn't a must to activate restricted driver.
It offers me also additional driver, but open source driver runs well.

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Neil (goofandfroggie) said on 2011-05-10:

Hi
I tried nouveau it is the experimental setting, it worked well but for the fan on the graphic card still runs at full speed. so the driver is incomplete.
Thanks anyway
Neil