How Can I Install AMD Pro Drivers on Ubuntu Without Replacing Open Source Drivers?
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TechWizard42
I need to run a specific program that requires AMD's proprietary drivers, and I heard that on Arch Linux, there's a way to install them without disrupting the existing open-source kernel drivers. This way, I could use the AMD Pro driver only when launching the needed program. I've been searching for hours but can't find any instructions for doing this on Ubuntu 24.10. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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I think the AMD Pro drivers actually utilize the open-source drivers instead of replacing them. According to the Arch wiki, the AMDGPU PRO uses the open-source amdgpu kernel driver as its base. However, I'm not sure how to set it up to use the proprietary drivers specifically for your application. Also, just a heads up, the Pro drivers are typically only supported on LTS versions of Ubuntu, like 20.04.
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Since Ubuntu 24.10 is reaching its end of life next month, it might be a good idea to upgrade to 25.04 first. That could help resolve some compatibility issues, including with drivers. After upgrading, it might be easier to work with AMD drivers without losing your open-source ones.
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What program are you trying to run? It’s worth noting that most users don’t really need the AMD Pro drivers, so maybe there’s an alternative way to achieve what you need.
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