How to Add Vulkan PPA for Ubuntu-Based Systems

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Vulkan PPA Repo Guide

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

And Vulkan for Ubuntu Low-Overhead, Explicit, Cross-Platform Graphics API that provides Applications with direct Control over the GPU and so Maximizing Performance.

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

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

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on GNU/Linux:

   Console Linux QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on GNU/Linux Terminal

2. 2. Adding Vulkan Repo

   Then to Add Vulkan Repository for Ubuntu
   Execute:

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

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:

   sudo apt update

   For Non LTS releases and Ubuntu Derived in case of “Not Found” Issue then amend the Repo manually like:

   sudo nano /etc/sources.list.d/[MYREPO]*.list

   And for Instance change “impish” in “focal”. (Try with the nearest LTS release)
   Finally, Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor.
   Last, refresh the Apt Sources again!

3. 3. Vulkan Getting Started

   Finally, to Vulkan Quick Start for Ubuntu Based:

   Vulkan Ubuntu Get Started Guide

   Vulkan Getting Started Tutorial on Ubuntu