Ubuntu – Nvidia driver activated but not in use (gtx280)

11.04compiznvidia

I have nvidia gtx280. Using the 10.10 version I had no problem with it.
But at 11.04 I keep getting the "This driver is activated but not currently in use" message.

Output of /usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test -p:

Not software rendered: yes
Not blacklisted: yes
GLX fbconfig: yes
GLX texture from pixmap: yes
GL npot or rect textures: yes
GL vertex program: yes
GL fragment program: yes
GL vertex buffer object: yes
GL framebuffer object: yes
GL version is 1.4+: yes
Unity supported: yes

Also, all the effects of the windows have gone. I have found out that with compizconfig settings manager I can enable-some effects but after I do that the top panel sometimes vanishes or even the launcher.

Tried installing the simple compizconfig settings manager, I get this:

Package dependencies cannot be resolved
This error could be caused by required additional software packages which are missing or not installable. Furthermore there could be a conflict between software packages which are not allowed to be installed at the same time.

When I click on "Details" I get this:

The following packets have unresolved dependencies:
simple-ccsm

Additional drivers

Also, from the nvidia x server settings:

System Information: Linux-x86_64
NVIDIA Driver Version: 270.41.06

I checked at the nvidia site and saw that they have released an updated version of the driver. Version is: 270.41.19. I have downloaded a RUN file, how can I install it?

What can I do?

Screenshot from additional drivers app:

Also, from the nvidia x server settings:

System Information: Linux-x86_64
NVIDIA Driver Version: 270.41.06

I checked at the nvidia site and saw that they have released an updated version of the driver. Version is: 270.41.19. I have downloaded a RUN file. How can I install it? (I am new to Ubuntu OS :S)

Also if it is wrong that I have bumped my question please advise me what can I do so that I can add these extra info about my problem.

Best Answer

Prior to Natty I was using the latest proprietary Nvidia driver, using the default Nvidia installation program. However, upon upgrading from 10.10 to 11.04 (did not do a fresh install), I began using the 'nvidia-current' package. In the past I had blacklisted 'nouveau' and I had to reinstall 'nvidia-current' before things would function correctly.

I apologize for the disjointed response. I guess I am asking if you are using the 'nvidia-current' package to deliver your video driver. If this is the case, have you tried reinstalling the package?

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