removing Nvidia 470 driver

[oldgeek]

Today my updates message wants me to remove my whole Nvidia 470 driver package. As noted in an earlier post, I can't use the driver with the most recent Linux image, but can with the previous image. If I allow the updater to remove the Nvidia package, does that mean I can longer use the driver on my computer, even with the kernel image I'm using now (6.8.0-78)? I did not see this coming and am surprised that the LTS dos not seem to support this driver anymore. Without this driver, all I get is a Nouveau driver that won't accept any resolution beside 1024 x 768. Will I have to get a new graphics card now?

[skyfishgoo]

you are using an older kernel, i would suggest upgrading to the hwe kernel and then trying the proprietary drivers again... the updated ones may require the newer kernel.

however it's also possible that nvidia has dropped support for your GPU in which case an older driver installed manually or the free drivers are you only alternatives to buying a new GPU.

[oldgeek]

I checked, and yes, Nvidia has dropped support for the 470 driver, which is why I'm using the older kernel image, which still uses it. So I guess my best bet for now is to keep the setup the way it is, don't uninstall Nvidia and hope that I can get a more supportable graphics card soon Any suggestions on Nvidia cards which have the same benefits as GEForcce 730 but has a Linux driver and is compatible with Wayland? Or maybe another company's card?

[claydoh]

you are using an older kernel, i would suggest upgrading to the hwe kernel and then trying the proprietary drivers again..

The 470 driver for his old card does not support new kernels past 6.8
or maybe 6.11

Today my updates message wants me to remove my whole Nvidia 470 driver package.

I suspect that something is broken, in terms of packaging and updates. The 470 driver wouldn't be removed without user action otherwise.

Will I have to get a new graphics card now?

I'd hope not, but it sure would be easier, lol


What we are missing is exactly what wants to be removed, specifically and any sort of messaging.

So let's get some basics:

Have you added any PPAs?

Let's see what apt is saying:

• Check for updates:
  

  sudo apt update

• Simulate installing any updates
  

  sudo apt full-upgrade -s

• Show any errors or messaging that you think might be relevant, as well as the list of things it says it will remove.
• run sudo

  apt autoremove

  and show us what it is offering, without preceding to uninstall things at this point.

Next, use the ubuntu-driver

• Check what the driver manager sees:
  

  ubuntu-drivers-devices

• Paste this here.

This will show what is available, installed, and what it is suggesting.

Then we can take some more steps.


Also show us what your basic system info is, which will include graphics info
You can take a screenshot of the 'About this System' in System Settings, or use the “copy" option there.


I am suspecting that yours might show something other than 'nvidia' or 'nouveau' or similar in the "Graphics Processor" line, and be showing 'llvmpipe'. Possibly.
The nouveau driver definitely can show other resolutions than 1024×768, even it can perform poorly. This single available resolution screams to me that something is broken or missing.