How to Add Open Source Video Drivers Ubuntu PPA Repository

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Open Source Graphics Drivers PPA Repo

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Open Source Graphics Drivers PPA Repository in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux OSes.

And Open Source Graphics Drivers for Ubuntu includes Updated Free Graphics Drivers Packages for NVIDIA, AMD/ATI Radeon, and Intel Graphics Cards.

Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Lubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Xubuntu
• Zorin OS
• Elementary OS
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi Linux
• Kde Neon
• Pop!_OS
• Voyager
• Trisquel
• LXLE
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Q4OS
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Adding Open Source Graphics Drivers Repo

   Then to Add Open Source Graphics Drivers Repository for Ubuntu
   (Especially relevant, this setup is actually useful just for the Ubuntu 18.04 Based OSes)
   Execute:

   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ftntaiob/oibaf-graphics-drivers

   At this time are Supported the Ubuntu Bionic and Focal based Systems. See more...
   And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:

   sudo apt update

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

3. 3. Installing Open Source Graphics Drivers on Ubuntu

   Finally, to Install Open Source Graphics Drivers for Ubuntu Based

   Open Source Graphics Drivers Ubuntu Installation Guide

   Open Source Graphics Drivers Setup on Ubuntu

4. 4. Reverting Back

   Finally, to Revert Back to Original Graphics Drivers
   Execute:

   sudo apt install ppa-purge

   sudo ppa-purge ppa:oibaf/graphics-drivers

   And this procedure is Strongly Recommended before a System Upgrade!