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I had always been a Windows user, Three days ago, I decided to start working with Linux Ubuntu 18.04. I had read in forums that they recommend it to new users.I downloaded it and installed it.

I search AMD drivers for ubuntu 18.04 Here, but i find my AMD drivers only for old version on ubuntu.

Can you help and learn me how to install AMD graphics driver on ubuntu 18.04 step by step please. Thank you !!

lspci -nn | grep -E 'VGA|Display'

00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation HD Graphics 620 [8086:5916] (rev 02)
01:00.0 Display controller [0380]: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Topaz XT [Radeon R7 M260/M265 / M340/M360 / M440/M445] [1002:6900] (rev c3)
GhostInTheShell
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Your AMD graphics should support 2D and 3D acceleration out-of-the-box. There isn't a compelling reason to use the drivers offered at amd.com; the open-source driver is the foundation of the closed-source drivers, and the open-source driver outperforms the "pro" drivers in many cases.

To understand AMD's strategy regarding its display drivers, Phoronix is an excellent place to start. If you want to use the most recent drivers, two PPA's offer zero-configuration installation:

  • Oibaf The more conservative choice.
  • Padoka Less stable, but more current.

Both include easy instructions to install, and revert to stock if things don't work out. However, I've been using oibaf trouble free for some time.

Summary: AMD's best display drivers are open source and included with recent Ubuntu releases, more current versions are available via PPA.

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