Not able to install display driver in Ubuntu

Asked By Leslie S Klock 0 points N/A Posted on - 03/06/2013

Hello,

I try to install a display driver on Ubuntu, an error occurs. An error message says that it cannot enable the package Xorg-driver-fglrx. Here below is the screenshot of the error message for your reference.

Could any expert help me to solve this error please? 

Thanks in advance.

Have a nice day.

The software source for the package

xorg-driver-fglrx

Is not enabled.

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Answered By Lynda M Harvey 0 points N/A #177184

Not able to install display driver in Ubuntu

Hi Leslie,

This problem can be solved by enabling restricted repository.

GUI-based repository management is normally accomplished via "Software Sources". This interface can be accessed via several methods. For the latest versions of Ubuntu, the easiest way is to go through the "Ubuntu Software Center". Open the software center, then from the Edit menu select "Software Sources". You will have to enter your password to change settings in this window.

For older versions of Ubuntu, there are several options:

1. Main Menu: System > Administration > Software Sources.Check "Proprietary Drivers for Devices (Restricted)" box.

2. Synaptic : System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager : >> Settings >> Repositories.

3. Main Menu: Ubuntu Software Center : >> Edit, Software Sources.

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