How to Install NVIDIA 470 Driver on Gentoo GNU/Linux

GNU/Linux Gentoo Installing NVIDIA Driver 470 Guide

How to Install NVIDIA GeForce/Quadro/RTX/TITAN Graphics Driver 470xx on Gentoo GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.

The NVIDIA 470 Driver Gentoo Setup is a breeze, requiring just a few straightforward Shell Commands to complete.

And following the NVIDIA Recommendations is better to use the tested NVIDIA Linux Graphics Driver from the Gentoo Linux NVIDIA Driver Repository.

Especially relevant, the Latest Driver supporting a Device may vary over Time, so before the Setup you should check:

• How to Find right Driver for NVIDIA Card

In addition, using the nvidia-settings Tool, you have the capability to fine-tune various settings including Brightness, Gamma, XVideo attributes, Temperature, and OpenGL.

Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Gentoo Based Distros:

• Funtoo
• Sabayon

1. 1. Terminal QuickStart

   How to Quick Start with Command Line on Gentoo Linux:

   Command Line Gentoo Linux QuickStart Guide

   Getting Started with Terminal on Gentoo Linux.

2. 2. Syncing Portage Tree

   How to Sync Portage and Update System

   Gentoo Package Management QuickStart

   Gentoo uses Portage. First, sync the repository tree:

   sudo emerge --sync

   Update the system (optional, recommended):

   sudo emerge --update --deep --newuse @world