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Re: [LUG] NVidia Graphics Cards

 

On 13 May 2014 12:28, "Neil Winchurst" <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From what I have seen and read both here and elsewhere, NVidia graphics
> cards have caused a lot of headaches with Linux in the past. However it
> seems that things are improving.
>
> So I am wondering, if these cards are still a bit of a problem with
> Linux why do people bother with them? I am assuming that they must have
> some advantages over Âbog standard Intel built in graphics. Or is it
> just people who play a lot of games on their computer who need them and
> so put up with the problems?
>
> I do have a reason for asking, so any info would be useful,
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil

In my experience, and from reading around various help sites etc, it would seem that most people who have trouble with nVidia graphics cards on Linux are those with older cards - or rather cards that nVidia regards as older.

Some people, such as myself, cannot change the graphics card as it is built in to the laptop, so must use it or change laptops entirely.

Grant

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