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 Bugs, which is subscribed to 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 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs