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@ -325,23 +325,23 @@ CAUTION: It's good practice to store your backup media safely.
If you have a laptop it makes no sense to store your backup media in your laptop bag.
If it gets stolen you lose both your laptop and your backup.
=== Nvidia and Linux
=== NVIDIA and Linux
The latest graphics drivers / libraries for Nvidia graphics cards currently have closed source components.
Therefore, purchasing a computer that has an Nvidia graphics card is not recommended for users who wish to only use open source software.
The latest graphics drivers / libraries for NVIDIA graphics cards currently have closed source components.
Therefore, purchasing a computer that has an NVIDIA graphics card is not recommended for users who wish to only use open source software.
AMD and Intel both have open source drivers available with no user configuration required in Fedora Linux.
If you already have a computer with Nvidia, during installation of Fedora, the assistant asks you whether or not you would like to enable Third Party Repositories.
One of those repositories contains the Nvidia drivers.
If you already have a computer with NVIDIA, during installation of Fedora, the assistant asks you whether or not you would like to enable Third Party Repositories.
One of those repositories contains the NVIDIA drivers.
If you are wondering "why don't they tell me exactly what to do with Nvidia and videos", it is due to legal reasons.
If you are wondering "why don't they tell me exactly what to do with NVIDIA and videos", it is due to legal reasons.
Closed source software has different licencing conditions and different legal ramifications in different countries.
This is one huge reason to go fully Open Source!
Your other option is to use the free Nvidia 'nouveau' drivers that are included in Fedora - although they may not be suitable if you want to play AAA games.
Your other option is to use the free NVIDIA 'nouveau' drivers that are included in Fedora - although they may not be suitable if you want to play AAA games.
To do this, simply do not install any optional repos.
If you need help with Nvidia, see the xref:#_getting_help_with_fedora[Getting Help] section below.
If you need help with NVIDIA, see the xref:#_getting_help_with_fedora[Getting Help] section below.
=== Managing Fedora