Nvidia Drivers- Why do we need them on fresh installation

[akmonlinuxforums]

Hi Guys
i am new to linux but have tried many distros so far but many a places i have seen that many people install Nvidia graphics drivers , so i have few questions:
1. after installing say fedora or ubuntu why do i need to install Nvidia->enhance graphics of desktop or games.
2. Is Nvidia bydefault supported on fresh install or have to install it after installing LinuxDistro.
2.i got i think Geforce 6000 series nVidia logo on my laptop so do i have to install it by myself and what capabilities will be enhanced.

Thanking You.

[oz]

Hi Guys
i am new to linux but have tried many distros so far but many a places i have seen that many people install Nvidia graphics drivers , so i have few questions:
1. after installing say fedora or ubuntu why do i need to install Nvidia->enhance graphics of desktop or games.
2. Is Nvidia bydefault supported on fresh install or have to install it after installing LinuxDistro.
2.i got i think Geforce 6000 series nVidia logo on my laptop so do i have to install it by myself and what capabilities will be enhanced.

The official nvidia drivers are proprietary software so they usually are not directly included with Linux distributions because of licensing issues, but have to be installed later. You can try open source drivers such as the nouveau drivers if you prefer not to use proprietary drivers.

[akmonlinuxforums]

Thanks...but pls answer as per my points mentioned otherwise i am going to be confused.
Pls also let me know- when i am seeing my defora desktop after fresh installation will it be looking nicer after adding Nvidia drivers ....

Thanks...

[oz]

when i am seeing my defora desktop after fresh installation will it be looking nicer after adding Nvidia drivers ....

Your graphics card should work more efficiently when the official nvidia drivers are installed and used.

[CaptainDangeax]

Hi Guys
i am new to linux but have tried many distros so far but many a places i have seen that many people install Nvidia graphics drivers , so i have few questions:
1. after installing say fedora or ubuntu why do i need to install Nvidia->enhance graphics of desktop or games.

Hello everybody.

I'll try to clearly answer your questions and summarizing what the others also wrote.
you'll have to install the proprietary driver if you want to use the special features of your GPU : XVMC for displaying Mpeg 1/2 videos, OpenGL for 3D desktop or gaming, easy dual-display with nvidia-settings, TV out...

2. Is Nvidia bydefault supported on fresh install or have to install it after installing LinuxDistro.

The best way is to have a look at your distro's manual, and use the recommanded method. For Ubuntu, it's by launching "hardware drivers" or "jockey". For Fedora, I don't know but you may find the correct howto on Fedora's website.

2.i got i think Geforce 6000 series nVidia logo on my laptop so do i have to install it by myself and what capabilities will be enhanced.

Thanking You.

Geforce 6000 and next are supported by the current latest driver. No issue with that.