Google Earth is jerky and slow in Ubuntu. Why?

Asked by Mark_in_Toronto

Google Earth is really jerky and slow in Ubuntu but the Windows version seems to be smooth & fast on the same computer (Dell Inspiron 6400). Why?

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j3lc (j3lc) said :
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Have you installed video card drivers in ubuntu?

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Mark D (mark-dallas) said :
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Nope. I guess that's something I need to do, right?

I'm a n00b. Any links for instructions how to?

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j3lc (j3lc) said :
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Can you help with this problem?

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