You appear to be using a kernel parameter ('nomodeset') which will definitely break the nouveau driver and prevent it from working. To fix this, please:
1. Edit /etc/default/grub and remove 'nomodeset'. 2. Run: sudo update-grub 3. Reboot ** Package changed: xorg (Ubuntu) => linux (Ubuntu) ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1830029 Title: nouveau driver for nvidia is sluggish on GTX970M to the point of unusability To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1830029/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp