Nvidia Drivers Collection for Ubuntu/Linux Mint

Nvidia Drivers Collection for Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric/Ubuntu 11.04 Natty/Ubuntu 10.04/Linux Mint 13/12/11/10/9

Many people are facing problem with Nvidia latest drivers, Users usually asked here about their problems. NoobsLab is not Nvidia driver developer at all but NoobsLab can do some favor of users. NoobsLab decided to provide some previous Nvidia drivers versions with easy installation. As you know Nvidia is popular brand in market but it can't provide compatible drivers for Linux. NoobsLab collected all drivers from launchpad archives. As I know following drivers doesn't not support Nvidia optimus Technology, For Nvidia Optimus check here. ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates only provide latest drivers so it will be helpful for those users who got working old drivers.

Note: Please read complete post before start.
Note: NoobsLab Is Not Responsible For Any Damage Happen To Your PC/OS. NoobsLab is not author of these drivers. You must know what you are going to do.
Note: If you face any problem with Nvidia driver, Solution for you.

1: Nvidia 275.09.07 for Oneiric/Mint 12

To install Nvidia 275.09.07 version Drivers on Ubuntu 11.10/Linux Mint 12 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-275-i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/275.09.07/nvidia-current_275.09.07_i386.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-275-i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/275.09.07/nvidia-current-dev_275.09.07_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-275-i386.deb nvidia-dev-275-i386.deb; rm nvidia-275-i386.deb nvidia-dev-275-i386.deb

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-275-amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/275.09.07/nvidia-current_275.09.07_amd64.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-275-amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/275.09.07/nvidia-current-dev_275.09.07_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-275-amd64.deb nvidia-dev-275-amd64.deb; rm nvidia-275-amd64.deb nvidia-dev-275-amd64.deb

2: Nvidia 280.13 for Oneiric/Mint 12

To install Nvidia 280.13 version Drivers on Ubuntu 11.10/Linux Mint 12 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-280.13-i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/280.13/nvidia-current-dev_280.13_i386.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-280.13-i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/280.13/nvidia-current_280.13_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-280.13-i386.deb nvidia-dev-280.13-i386.deb; rm nvidia-280.13-i386.deb nvidia-dev-280.13-i386.deb

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-280.13-amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/280.13/nvidia-current_280.13_amd64.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-280.13-amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/oneiric/280.13/nvidia-current-dev_280.13_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-280.13-amd64.deb nvidia-dev-280.13-amd64.deb; rm nvidia-280.13-amd64.deb nvidia-dev-280.13-amd64.deb

3: Nvidia 295.33 for Precise/Mint 13

To install Nvidia 295.33 version Drivers on Ubuntu 12.04/Linux Mint 13 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-295.33_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.33/nvidia-current_295.33_i386.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-295.33_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.33/nvidia-current-dev_295.33_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-295.33_i386.deb nvidia-dev-295.33_i386.deb; rm nvidia-295.33_i386.deb nvidia-dev-295.33_i386.deb

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-295.33_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.33/nvidia-current_295.33_amd64.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-295.33_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.33/nvidia-current-dev_295.33_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-295.33_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-295.33_amd64.deb; rm nvidia-295.33_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-295.33_amd64.deb

4: Nvidia 295.40 for Precise/Mint 13/Quantal

To install Nvidia 295.40 version Drivers on Ubuntu 12.04/Linux Mint 13/Ubuntu 12.10 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-295.40_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.40/nvidia-current_295.40_i386.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-295.40_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.40/nvidia-current-dev_295.40_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-295.40_i386.deb nvidia-dev-295.40_i386.deb; rm nvidia-295.40_i386.deb nvidia-dev-295.40_i386.deb

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-295.40_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.40/nvidia-current_295.40_amd64.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-295.40_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.40/nvidia-current-dev_295.40_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-295.40_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-295.40_amd64.deb; rm nvidia-295.40_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-295.40_amd64.deb

5: Nvidia 295.53 for Precise/Mint 13/Quantal

To install Nvidia 295.53 version Drivers on Ubuntu 12.04/Linux Mint 13/Ubuntu 12.10 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-295.53_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.53/nvidia-current_295.53_i386.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-295.53_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.53/nvidia-current-dev_295.53_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-295.53_i386.deb nvidia-dev-295.53_i386.deb; rm nvidia-295.53_i386.deb nvidia-dev-295.53_i386.deb

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-295.53_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.53/nvidia-current_295.53_amd64.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-295.53_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/295.53/nvidia-current-dev_295.53_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-295.53_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-295.53_amd64.deb; rm nvidia-295.53_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-295.53_amd64.deb

6: Nvidia 302.17 for Precise/Mint 13

To install Nvidia 302.17 version Drivers on Ubuntu 12.04/Linux Mint 13 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-302.17_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/302.17/nvidia-current_302.17_i386.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-302.17_i386.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/302.17/nvidia-current-dev_302.17_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-302.17_i386.deb nvidia-dev-302.17_i386.deb; rm nvidia-302.17_i386.deb nvidia-dev-302.17_i386.deb

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-302.17_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/302.17/nvidia-current_302.17_amd64.deb
wget -O nvidia-dev-302.17_amd64.deb http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/precise%20%26%20quantal/302.17/nvidia-current-dev_302.17_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i nvidia-302.17_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-302.17_amd64.deb; rm nvidia-302.17_amd64.deb nvidia-dev-302.17_amd64.deb

7: Nvidia Cuda 295.41 Developer Drivers for Precise/Mint 13/Oneiric/Quantal
Be-careful about these drivers

To install Nvidia Cuda 295.41 Drivers on Ubuntu 12.10/12.04/11.10/Linux Mint 13/12 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get install freeglut3-dev build-essential libx11-dev libxmu-dev libxi-dev libgl1-mesa-glx libglu1-mesa libglu1-mesa-dev

Now Enter following command to open file in text editor:

Terminal Command:
sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf

Now add following lines to the end of the file:

blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist vga16fb
blacklist nouveau
blacklist rivafb
blacklist nvidiafb
blacklist rivatv

Now enter following command to remove your nvidia drivers (If you don't have just skip this command)

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia*

Now when your Ubuntu start
->Press Ctrl+Alt+F1 at login screen (you don't need to login), Now log in in text mode.
Enter following command to stop service:

Terminal Command:
sudo service lightdm stop

Now start installation:
>> For 32bit - i386

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-cuda-32.run http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/dev-cuda/devdriver_4.2_linux_32_295.41.run
chmod +x nvidia-cuda-32.run
sudo ./nvidia-cuda-32.run; rm nvidia-cuda-32.run

>> For 64bit - amd64

Terminal Commands:
wget -O nvidia-cuda-64.run http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87852128/NoobsLab.com/Nvidia/dev-cuda/devdriver_4.2_linux_64_295.41.run
chmod +x nvidia-cuda-64.run
sudo ./nvidia-cuda-64.run; rm nvidia-cuda-64.run

8: Nvidia Latest Drivers for Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04/10.04/Mint 13/12/11/9

These drivers are available by ubuntu-x-swat team, Their drivers are up-to-date and support new GPU's. Following commands will install most latest version of Nvidia drivers for Ubuntu/Mint.

To install Nvidia Latest Drivers in Ubuntu/Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-current

9: Nvidia Bumblebee Drivers for Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04/10.04/Mint 13/12/11/10/9
Bumblebee claims their drivers support to Nvidia Optimus Technology. They also claims these are stable drivers for Nvidia optimus technology.
To install Bumblebee Latest Drivers in Ubuntu/Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:bumblebee/stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install bumblebee bumblebee-nvidia

10: Uninstallation of Nvidia Drivers
If your OS is messed up with drivers then I have solution for you. You can fix with following instructions:

1-> Boot into recovery mode
If you don't have recovery option just hold "Shift" before boot and choose recovery option
2-> Now in following menu choose "netroot"
3-> Now uninstall nvidia drivers

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get remove nvidia*

or if you've installed bumblebee

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get remove bumblebee

4-> Now remove xorg configuration:

Terminal Command:
sudo rm /etc/X11/xorg.conf

5-> Now Reinstall the Mesa package for GL:

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get --reinstall install libgl1-mesa-glx

6-> Now reboot

Terminal Command:
sudo reboot

That's it