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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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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How can I view a Microsoft Publisher .pub file?
I need to view a .pub file. How can I view the file or convert it to a more mainstream format (such as a PDF?)
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How to start making a non-free application?
I am wondering how is it possible somebody to make a non-free application under Ubuntu.
Being an open-source programmer, I've found that in order to make even the simplest program I use libraries ...
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Gaming with ATI open-source drivers
I have recently bought humble bundle 2 ( http://www.humblebundle.com/ ). Is there a way to run Braid using ATI's open-source drivers? The game always crashes. When do get it to start in windowed mode ...
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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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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 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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Why don't I have to accept a EULA when installing Adobe Flash Player?
The Adobe Flash Player has a quite restrictive EULA but it is not presented to the user when he installs it. Isn't the user obliged to accept it, before using it? Maybe some users would refuse using ...
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Can I use the Ubuntu font in a proprietary application?
Huge Ubuntu fan here, I really like the Ubuntu font, but as far as I know you may only use it in open-source applications. I want to use it in an iPhone/iPad app. Due to Apple's contracts, I can't ...
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How do I install a 32-bit proprietary deb on a 64-bit system without causing dependency problems?
I know Guitar pro doesn't support 64 bit, but i did get it to work with this command
jeggy@jeggy-XPS:~$ sudo dpkg --force-architecture -i GuitarPro6-rev9063.deb
[sudo] password for jeggy:
Selecting ...
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NCAA March Madness Live doesn't work
NCAA March Madness Live is a Flash-based video player for the NCAA college basketball tournament that started today. In past years, it worked fine in Linux, but now I get an error that says "Technical ...
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ATI graphics, Minecraft, and Compiz?
When I installed Ubuntu on my desktop, everything seemed to "just work" -- I used the proprietary ATI graphics card for my ATI Radeon HD 5870 and everything from Compiz to video to Amagetron Advanced ...
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why is my ATI graphics driver not working?
i just installed ubuntu day ago and im total newb in this system. after installation and ubuntu update i found out in "System Info-"Graphics":
Driver-Unknown,
Expirience-Standard
after that i found ...
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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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Clarification of the third-party software options during system installation
During installation, the user is presented with the following dialogue:
The 'Flash' and 'MP3' options are pretty self-explanatory, but what about the 'wireless hardware' and 'other media' options. ...
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Ubuntu doesn't detect my ATI VGA card, only Intel, using 'lspci | grep VGA' & 'sudo lshw -C video'
I'm sporting a Lenovo G570 Laptop with a dedicated ATi Radeon (6347) HD 1GB VGA card
For the last 5 days I've been trying to install ATI Proprietary drivers to make full use of it:
I tried almost ...
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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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removed ati proprietary driver, tried to hibernate, destroyed ubuntu installation. help?
I totally ruined my Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop x64 installation today. I've never been able to hibernate or suspend (not with my laptop, server or htpc), not even through this guide. So I read a post here ...
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Is 12.10 in Sync with Nvidia packages in PPA X-Swat
I was checking https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat/+archive/x-updates and noticed that there are no 12.10 packages. Apart from this I heard that 12.10 will be focusing more on up to date video ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS ati / amd driver not able to install
I'm a beginner who just set up a dual boot with Win7 home and
Ubuntu 12.04LTS. As seen in many tutorial videos and as Ubuntu suggested I tried to install the proprietary drivers.
my specs: dell ...
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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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Proprietary Drivers: Does Ubuntu know truly what my system has?
I was just wondering if Ubuntu actually knows the Proprietary drivers of my laptop. Using a DELL Inspiron 15r 6gb ram i5 intel core processor. If I pick the drivers that it recommends are they ...
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Can I create a proprietary application using Qt?
I am using Qt4 to build an application and for some reason I want to keep it proprietary. Qt4 is released under LGPL, does that force me to release the code to my application. I ask this question ...
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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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MSI RX1950 Pro-Series PCI-E video card - Is there a way to make 3D functions work?
I have the 3D-Card in the subject. It is ATI-based.
I know proprietary driver support for Linux has been dropped a while ago, so I have been struggling for years now, with no success... my ...
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Do I really need ATI proprietary drivers?
Ever since I installed 11.04, I have problems with ATI. If I don't enable it, am I still able to use HDMI with no problems?
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What is the program “Additional Drivers” (jockey-gtk) talking me about?
The program says:
"No proprietary drivers are in use on this system"
But it doesn't say if it is talking about graphical drivers only or what.
Then, it lists two drivers:
NVIDIA accelerated ...
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System Settings -> Additional Drivers is empty. How then do I install proprietary drivers?
I use Ubuntu 12.04. My graphics card is Geforce GT540M.
I opened Synaptic Package manager and installed the following:
nvidia-common
nvidia-settings-update
nvidia-common
nvidia-current
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Laggy Windows, and cant install Post Release update driver
When I move my windows around they are really laggy. I had a feeling it's because Ubuntu isn't taking full advantage of my graphics card so i went to install the additional drivers. The normal ...
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NVIDIA proprietary driver logging me to console instead of GUI
Firstly i want to apologise for any mistakes, English is not my native language.
My problem is I can't get NVIDIA proprietary drivers to work. I tried to install it on Ubuntu 12.04.1 32 and 64 bits, ...
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Ati Radeon HD 3200 Graphics driver - Installation Problem
I have a fresh installation of Ubuntu 12.04 x86 and I am trying to install the proprietary driver for my "Radeon HD 3200 Graphics" video card. I know that there are already many threads about this ...
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Rollback from proprietary to open source ATI drivers causes Unity to not start anymore
I just installed Ubuntu 11.10.
I changed the open drivers for the proprietary ones and had all sorts of problems while trying to make dual screens work, so I decided to roll back the drivers.
Now ...
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Is there a repository (ppa) that collects closed-source, non-free software?
If I am not mistaken, programs like Spotify or Steam are not included in any of the Ubuntu repositories (main, restricted, ...). And I guess they will never be?
Correct me if I am wrong.
If I am ...
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NVIDIA Proprietary drivers not working in Ubuntu 12.10
I tried all proprietary drivers for my NVIDIA GTS450 graphics card, and after rebooting my PC, i get a very low resolution, and no desktop environment. I've tried the experimental 304 version and both ...
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How to deal with bugs in proprietary legacy driver?
I'm facing serious bugs in my proprietary AMD/ATI display drivers. Where do I report bugs regarding such drivers? Do proprietary drivers get modified by community to provide latest fixes at the ...
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Open source vs Proprietary drivers for Video and Image Editing
Which drivers would be better to use if someone is using applications for Image and Video Editing (like GIMP, Inkscape, OpenShot, Cinelerra, PiTiVi, KdenLive, Avidemux, Kino, Lives and others) in ...
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Error while installing nVidia driver
I'm trying to install the latest (as of 27/09/2012) nVidia drivers for my GTX 660 through the Additional Drivers tab in System Settings. It ends up aborting, producing a log that says something about ...
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How to package closed-source softwares
How to package close source application (proprietary). I know how to package open-source apps using dh_make and pbuilder but using this method others can see my source code. Is there any way for doing ...
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AMD A8-4500 APU with Radeon HD 7640g
I have installed many versions of Linux lately, trying to free myself from windows, I have played with Linux over that past few years, but I was into gaming, and until recently couldn't fully commit ...
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Fuzzy static noise on screen
My Compaq 8710p laptop with a 256MB NVIDIA Quadro 320m was working fine. I switched to the proprietary driver and tried World of Warcraft under WINE until I got unbearable amounts of static. I ...
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Error while trying to install ATI/AMD proprietary drivers (post-release update)
I tried to install the proprietary driver which is available for my graphics card. There are 2 available drivers;
"ATI/AMD proprietary FGLRX graphics driver (post-release updates)"
and
"ATI/AMD ...
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Why don't 12.04 Nvidia drivers work on my GeForce 6150 LE?
I got a slimline s7600n and of course i put ubuntu 12.04 on it. Im using recommended proprietary drivers and they are just not working to well. My monitor is 1366x768 but it will only do 1360x768 and ...
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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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How to install proprietary driver
Where do proprietary drivers go in 10.04 LTS? It says there are no proprietary drivers available.
The driver I want to install came in a folder named hybrid-portsrc_x86_32 followed by ...
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Is there a PPA or other repository for recent proprietary ATI drivers?
I was happy to find the X Updates PPA as it has made installing newer nVidia drivers much easier. Without using the PPA, I found that the driver installed using the restricted drivers GUI often ...
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Proprietary driver for my laptop k40ab (ATI HD4570)
I have always used the built-in utility to install the driver for my video card (HD4570). Now running Ubuntu 11.04 as a live-cd and updating the repository - the utility does not show the available ...
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how to edit “Xorg.conf” to work with ATI HD 5770?
im having issues with my HD 5770 running on the proprietary driver that i get from "system/administration/additional drivers"
im using Ubuntu 10.10 and a DVI to VGA converter on a CRT screen .
so ...
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Proprietary ATI Driver fglrx kills my Video
So, I'll explain the problem, but first I want to cry aloud PLEASE HELP!
I've used Ubuntu 12.04 for more than half an year and everything is set up just the way I want it. But I did a stupid mistake ...
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Problem with hd video playback (AMD Radeon HD 6320)
I have Asus 1225b E-450 with AMD Radeon HD 6320 + Ubuntu 12.10. The problem consist in the video, it is so slow when playing 720p and 1080p. Proprietary drivers are installed. In what could be the ...
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Installing Ati Radeon Proprietary drivers 9.3 [closed]
ok. I'm sorry for all of the edits, but upon further research I have decided to completely overhaul how I am asking my question and what I am asking. Thank @StephenMyall for making me see some sense, ...
