[mythtv-users] Need nvidia driver recommendation

[John Marshall]

On 7/29/2016 5:27 PM, Don Brett wrote:
> On 7/29/2016 6:08 PM, John Marshall wrote:
>> On 7/29/2016 4:43 PM, Don Brett wrote:
>>> I have MythBuntu 14.04 with Mythfronend version: fixes/0.27
>>> (v0.27.6.27-g378dc8).  The existing nvidia GT710 was freezing up, so I
>>> temporarily installed a GT220 (with lots of driver challenges). Now I
>>> need to install a new EVGA-Geforce GT720.
>>>
>>> I'm a little confused;  it looks like I could use something called
>>> Nouveau, or Nvidia proprietary drivers, or use apt-get to install
>>> drivers (not sure I can get the right driver with apt-get). Does anyone
>>> have a recommendation for this board?  If I use one method, do I have to
>>> do a purge or turn others off?
>>>
>>> Don
>>>
>>> PS - I did all kinds of stuff to get the GT220 to work...maybe have to
>>> purge something?
>>
>> According to the supported products page, it looks like you need at
>> least v340 for that card: http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html
>>
>> Nouveau is an open-source driver, but isn't feature complete,
>> especially on newer cards.  You'll probably have better luck with the
>> proprietary drivers.  You should be able to install them with
>> apt-get/Synaptic. Look for nvidia-graphics-drivers-340-updates (or one
>> with a higher number).
>>
>> You can also install this PPA to get better/newer choices, which is
>> what I've done on my very similar system.
>> https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa
>>
>> I've never really had any issues with my NVidia cards (several cards,
>> all *buntu systems), but here's a good page for reference:
>>
> I agree, Nvidia is usually pretty painless.  Apparently, Nouveau is
> installed and running.  Do I  have to blacklist it before installing
> proprietary Nvidia drivers?
>
> don at andy:~$ lspci -nnk | grep -iA2 vga
> 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: NVIDIA Corporation GT216
> [GeForce GT 220] [10de:0a20] (rev a2)
>         Subsystem: ZOTAC International (MCO) Ltd. Device [19da:1132]
>         Kernel driver in use: nouveau
> don at andy:~$

I never have.  According to that wiki page:

"Nouveau, an open source driver, is installed by default. It's possible 
to remove it completely, but it is not necessary and therefore not 
recommended."