How to get updated NVIDIA driver for Ubuntu Mate 20.04 LTS?

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Hi!

I have read on the Internet that you should update the NVIDIA graphics card driver.
because:

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5142/~/security-bulletin%3A-nvidia-gpu-display-driver---january-2021

NVIDIA has released a software security update for NVIDIA® GPU Display Driver. This update addresses issues that may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, data tampering, or information disclosure.

ubuntu-drivers devices

vendor : NVIDIA Corporation
model : GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB]
driver : nvidia-driver-450 - third-party free recommended
driver : xserver-xorg-video-nouveau - distro free builtin

How to get updated NVIDIA driver for Ubuntu Mate 20.04 LTS?

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I have the solution.

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

sudo apt-get update

Open Mate-Terminal.

sudo apt purge --remove libnvidia-cfg1-450 libnvidia-common-450 libnvidia-compute-450 libnvidia-decode-450 libnvidia-encode-450 libnvidia-extra-450 libnvidia-fbc1-450 libnvidia-gl-450 libnvidia-ifr1-450 nvidia-compute-utils-450 nvidia-dkms-450 nvidia-driver-450 nvidia-kernel-common-450 nvidia-kernel-source-450 nvidia-prime nvidia-settings nvidia-utils-450 xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-450

sudo apt-get install libnvidia-cfg1-460 libnvidia-common-460 libnvidia-compute-460 libnvidia-decode-460 libnvidia-encode-460 libnvidia-extra-460 libnvidia-fbc1-460 libnvidia-gl-460 libnvidia-ifr1-460 nvidia-compute-utils-460 nvidia-dkms-460 nvidia-driver-460 nvidia-kernel-common-460 nvidia-kernel-source-460 nvidia-prime nvidia-settings nvidia-utils-460 xserver-xorg-video-nvidia-460

After that, only for x64 NVIDIA GPU driver,

remove all i386 packages (for NVIDIA x32 driver support if you don't need it)

sudo apt purge --remove gcc-10-base:i386 libbsd0:i386 libc6:i386 libcrypt1:i386 libgcc-s1:i386 libnvidia-compute-450:i386 libnvidia-decode-450:i386 libnvidia-encode-450:i386 libnvidia-gl-450:i386 libx11-6:i386 libxau6:i386 libxcb1:i386 libxdmcp6:i386 libxext6:i386

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@mate2go You shouldn't need to add the ppa to get the newest Nvidia drivers. Ubuntu now pushes out the newest drivers after they have gone through a bit of testing.

Just look under "Additional Drivers" in the Control Centre. You should see a massive list of drivers available to you given your card. I upgraded to the new 460 driver last week through the "Additional Drivers" option and everything works great!

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ok, I have installed the new 460 driver.

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My HP 505 desktop has a Nvidia GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 installed but the corresponding driver appears to be Nouveau (NOT Nvidia). I can install 19.04 which works as advertised but trying to run 20.04 in "live" mode crashes forcing a reboot. Does this recommended update apply to me apparently running Nouveau driver ? If not, are there any upgrade options avail ??

bewildered newbie Bob

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At first you have to backup your 19.04 system with Nvidia 304 driver installed, then upgrade it to supported 20.04 LTS. See EOLUpgrades - Community Help Wiki for details.

It needs Nvidia 304 drivers. So I would recommend to try the special PPA on 20.04 LTS:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dokomix/legacygpu-focal
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-304 nvidia-graphics-drivers-304
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Thanx for the help but the URL provided (see below) for EOL upgrade apparently assumes an experienced LInux user - not a NEWBIE like me. Can anyone tell me VERY SPECIFICALLY which of the many instructions pertain. Also the intended upgrade from 19.04 => 20.04 is NOT on the list provided with specific instructions - is that important ?

still bewildered newbie Bob

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I found Upgrade from 19.04? - #2 by tkn answer useful, you can follow it. And please discuss upgrade in the linked thread.