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Error code 31 indicates that the NVIDIA nForce network controller is not functioning properly due to a driver issue. To resolve this, try updating the network driver through Device Manager by right-clicking on the device and selecting "Update driver." If that doesn't work, uninstall the device and restart your computer, allowing Windows to reinstall the driver automatically. If problems persist, consider checking for hardware issues or reinstalling the network drivers from the NVIDIA website.
Drivers are files that help your computer understand how to use a part. Nvidia is a brand of Graphic cards. Updating your Nvidia drivers is important. www.Nvidia.com
both comes together.
One may download an NVIDIA driver directly from the support section of the official website. One may also use other sites which have free driver downloads such as CNET and Softpedia.
A user of the application Ubuntu would need to install the Nvidia driver because default driver that comes packaged within the Ubuntu application lacks the ability for 3D graphics acceleration.
Not if you want to use your network card.
This driver is for the Nvidia graphics card called: geforce 7000m 610m.
If you have an ATI video card, you do not need an NVIDIA driver. Ubuntu includes a "Restricted Drivers Manager" that will automatically download and install any proprietary drivers it detects your card needs.
NVIDIA are best known for manufacturing graphics cards. They are one of the leading manufacturers alongside AMD and sell a lot of products to the public. They have also recently developed a controller for gaming on the PC.
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Just put the name of required driver in google, for instance, nvidia 8800gt driver download
The only 3D accelerated (what I assume you mean by "functional") drivers for NVIDIA cards for Linux are for x86 and x86-64 computers. The only support for Nvidia cards elsewhere would be the nv driver (which is already included), and only supports 2D acceleration.