GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Installing MESA Driver Guide
How to Install the Latest MESA Drivers on Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux desktop – Step-by-step Tutorial.
MESA for Ubuntu 24.04, also known as Mesa3D, was originally an Open Source Driver and Software Implementation of the OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenGL ES, OpenCL, and other API specifications.
What is MESA now? The Mesa Project is a comprehensive Open Source Graphics Driver solution that supports various GPU vendors like AMD/RADEON and INTEL, and interfaces directly with your GPU!
Important: MESA is not recommended for the latest NVIDIA cards. Instead, use the official NVIDIA proprietary driver.
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Shell Terminal emulator window:
Press Ctrl+Alt+T on the desktop
(Press “Enter” to execute each command)If needed, see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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