Failed to install ATI Driver through Additional Drivers on Ubuntu

Asked By King Lopezs 30 points N/A Posted on - 10/20/2012

Hi Experts,

My machine is running with Ubuntu 12.04LTS. While installing ATI driver through Additional Drivers I received an error message. It failed to install the driver. I checked the log file. I do not understand the reason behind it.

Please help.

 

Sorry, installation of this driver failed.

Please have a look at the log file for details: /var/log/jockey.log

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Answered By Nicke Baker 0 points N/A #192455

Failed to install ATI Driver through Additional Drivers on Ubuntu

Hello King,

To resolve that issue, you will need to connect your computer with a cable to the Internet, and after that follow the instructions that have been outlined on the following page to install your wireless card drivers: How do I install a graphics or wireless card driver That way, you will be able to download and install the necessary drivers for it.

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Nicke

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Answered By RANDOLPH Rosa 0 points N/A #192456

Failed to install ATI Driver through Additional Drivers on Ubuntu

Hi King Lopezs,

This issue occurs because the device that you’re trying to install is not compatible with Ubuntu. That means you have to buy another graphic card which is compatible to your system. Or you may call the manufacturer of your graphics card. 

 

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