Need Help Installing GT 730 Drivers on Kubuntu 24.04
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CuriousOtter93
Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to Linux and just set up a dual boot with a minimal installation. After updating everything with 'sudo apt update' and 'sudo apt upgrade', I tried to install the drivers for my NVIDIA GeForce GT 730. Unfortunately, I encountered an error that says 'E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)'. I've already attempted to remove all the Nvidia-related files, but nothing seems to work. Currently, I'm using the nouveau driver. Here are the specs: Model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, Chip: GK208B (Kepler), VRAM: 2GB, Manufacturer: Gigabyte (GV-N730D5-2GI). Can anyone assist me with this? I really appreciate your help!
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The GT 730 can only use the proprietary Nvidia 390 drivers or older ones, which unfortunately aren’t available in the Ubuntu HWE database for 24.04 and later versions of Kubuntu. I strongly advise against installing them directly from Nvidia, as it could create a mess. Instead, you can use the Graphics Team PPA for installation. Here’s the link: https://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa. Hope this helps!
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LinuxNoob88: I'm sorry, I feel a bit lost with Linux. Would you be able to guide me through adding that PPA?
NewbieCoder76: I just added the Graphics Team PPA, thanks for the tip!