Proprietary means software (like an application or driver) that is not open-source. It is owned by a particular company or individual who is not willing to give out its source code, or does not allow the source to be used, changed, and redistributed. A common example of proprietary software in ...
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NVIDIA Additional Drivers Empty - maximum resolution 640x480 - Driver disappears
EDIT: Optimus card. For resolution please read this thread:
"You do not appear to be using the nvidia x server"(screenshot included)
And this:
Ubuntu 11.10 problem with Nvidia
Thanks!
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What Packages/How Do I Uninstall Propriety AMD Catalyst Driver [duplicate]
How do I go back to the open source driver?
I installed AMD driver following on screen instructions but have a little shaded square in bottom right hand corner that says "AMD Unsupported hardware".
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Install restricted drivers in command line
I'm aware there's already been a question and answer regarding Nvidia drivers, but my case is a little different. My wireless adapter's driver is proprietary, and for a minimal install, I need a ...
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How to review the current state of open source vs. closed source graphics drivers?
How to know whether it's worth it to replace open source drivers installed by default with proprietary ones. Are there any benchmarks? Major known issues summaries. I don't mean 'at the time of ...
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Why is the Ubuntu One server side application proprietary?
I've come across the Launchpad bug report which gave me some insight into people's opinions on the matter, but didn't explain why Canonical made this decision. The Wikipedia article on Ubuntu One ...
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GNOME Shell flickering with ATI proprietary drivers
Works fine with opensource drivers, but with catalyst flickers everytime you press on activities or the lower right bar.
I have 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Mobility Radeon ...
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How does the Ubuntu license work for commercial use? Do we have to follow the LGPL or the GPL?
I have an Ubuntu computer. Once Ubuntu starts I use my applications, such as: driving school exams, learning, practical use, and studying.
Now, I am preparing license documentation. If I use Ubuntu ...
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Unity Not loading after installing Nvidia proprietary drivers
I just got a new Nvidia GTX 650. The huge downside at this point is that whenever I use the open source driver, the computer is ridiculously slow. Whenever I use the proprietary drivers and restart, ...
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Compiz slow under proprietary nvidia driver
I am using Ubuntu 10.10 and have problem with proprietary nvidia driver for my GeForce GTS 250. I have issue with poor Compiz performance. And there is also open-source "noueau" driver.
Proprietary: ...
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How to determine the version and origin of proprietary drivers installed by Additional Drivers?
How can I tell which version and from which repository the Additional Drivers tool is trying to install the fglrx graphics driver?
It says that I have a different version of the driver in use. I ...
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Which are the proprietary and paid games for linux do you know - Commercial games [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What native games are available?
I know only 2 games... quake 4 and Doom 3
Have any others you know ?
Paid/proprietary games... (commercial games )
These type of games i ...
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How to setup dual-screen monitors in xorg.conf using Nvidia TwinView?
I have the following xorg.conf file, but TwinView is not working for me when using 2 monitors. Please help me get things sorted out.
# nvidia-settings: X configuration file generated by ...
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How do I get drivers working for an Nvidia GT560i on 10.04?
My beloved and hard working 10.04 LTS x86_64 workstation can no long run in anything but command-line no, xorg won't run.
When my nvidia GT260 adapter failed, I replaced with a GT560i. The ...
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Dual monitor display 12.04?
I have 2 beautiful 27" ASUS monitors. I started trying out Ubuntu 12.04 and now only one works and thats VGA.
Any help here cause I'm stumped. I have a BFG Tech Nivida Geforce 8800 GT 512MB and I'm ...
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Monitor out of Range 74.9kHz / 60Hz after installing ATI proprietary drivers
I tried fresh install 4 times on each Ubuntu 12.10 and Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon (both 64bits)
I tried several methods, through:
sudo apt-get install fglrx
Also
sudo apt-get install fglrx-updates
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I cannot install a proporietary fglrx driver
OK my install failed while installing the amd proprietary driver. I keep seeing references to a Nvidia driver, but I do not have or even want anything pertaining to Nvidia. Here are my latest ...
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How do I enable Extra Visual Effects using an Intel graphics controller?
I'm using an office desktop computer with Ubuntu 10.04 installed. I know the Intel graphics controller should be able to pull off the simple desktop effects made available by Compiz, but I can't ...
