Installed Ubuntu 14 on my Acer Aspire 4755G can't seem to install drivers. Help?

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So I bought a (relatively) new Acer Aspire 4755G. It didn't come preloaded with a OS so I thought it would be the best time to try out Linux. So I installed the latest Ubuntu and gave it a go. Everything is fairly solid except for the fact that the Wifi can't seem to work. The touchpad is freaking out even from swipe. Audio is also screwed.

Oddly, the bluetooth is working just fine.

I have zero experience with and I really want to try it out. But the I'm already tripping at the starting line. Mind guiding me to finding out how I can fix this?

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sbergeron · Accepted Answer · 2014-09-22T02:18:57.387

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I know it won't be a solution to the touchpad issue or audio, but I've used that computer (have one actually, just got a 7560 though that I use instead) and you simply need to plug into ethernet and run sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source to get the wifi working. If you are simply having problems with the touchpad moving too quickly or something then search in the dash for mouse, then adjust the touchpad speed to what you like. Hopefully I was of some help.

edited Sep 22 '14 at 02:18

answered Sep 13 '14 at 22:13

sbergeron

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I ran out of breath while trying to read this out loud. – amanthethy Sep 22 '14 at 02:04
so? I think he said it answered his question – sbergeron Sep 22 '14 at 02:10
You were looking for feedback as to why you're being downvoted. I'm providing feedback. – amanthethy Sep 22 '14 at 02:37

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 13 '14 at 21:26

To install drivers (I have seen that Aspire 4755G has NVIDIA graphics, so there will be NVIDIA drivers available to install) open the Dash (press the Super key) and launch Software & Updates. Go to Additional Drivers tab and select an NVIDIA driver (usually the one proprietary, tested). If there are WiFi drivers available install them too.

To tweak the Touchpad, write "touchpad" in the Dash and launch Mouse & Touchpad. Change the pointer speed.

If your unable to connect to the internet, additional drivers will not find any available drivers, so if you cannot connect through wifi, try connecting an ethernet cable.

Installed Ubuntu 14 on my Acer Aspire 4755G can't seem to install drivers. Help?

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