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Installing ATI Radeon HD 4870 Driver

Asked by André Filipe

Hi,

I started using Ubunto 11.10 some weeks ago, and i'm experiencing some problems with my graphic (1x ATI Radeon HD 4870), not a real problem, but experiencing some "lag" while using the full screen feature in any video player, or even when playing some Blue Ray files...

I downloaded the ATI drivers, and got this file: amd-driver-installer-12-2-x86.x86_64.run

I dont really know what to do with him... I searched a lot ot things on how to install ATI Drivers, but there are so many ways, using such different tools, that i really get lost...

I would appreciate if someone help me to install those drivers, so my computer run smooth!

Atention: I'm not a advanced user, so any information you'll need, or any tip you give me, please, specify which command should i use to get it or make it!

Really appreciate it!

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

If you use the additional drivers app, you can install the driver that way. You don't need to manually download the driver.

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André Filipe (affp-93) said : 		#2

can you give me an example of an additional drivers app please?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

In dash, search for:

additional drivers

It will show. Or you can run:

gksudo jockey

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