How to update OpenGL

[maxpower]

I am not a very experienced Ubuntu user, I have only been using it for about 2 years and haven't done any gaming on it until recently. I downloaded and installed TF2 last night and tried playing it today. I got an error that says "Required OpenGL Extension 'GL_ext_texture_sRGB_decode' is not supported. Please update your OpenGL driver"

I have no idea how to just update my graphics driver, can someone help me? I don't even know how to tell which version of openGL I have.

I have an ATI Radeon HD integrated Graphics.

This is what it says in system monitor: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics × 4

[Letalis Sonus]

Telling us what type of video card you've got would be a good start.

[maxpower]

Whoops, I thought I had. I have an ATI Radeon HD integrated Graphics.

This is what it says in system monitor: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics × 4
It's pretty bad, but I played BF3 on it before and TF2 on high graphics as well.

[McRaia [Linux]]

GIYF:
"The AMD A6-3400M (Codename Llano) is a quad-core processor for entry level laptops. It is part of the Fusion family of APUs (=Accelerated Processing Units) and features an integrated Radeon HD 6520G graphics card."

Proprietary drivers should work: AMD Catalyst 12.11 aka fglrx (9.000/9.010 in your Ubuntu repository).

From the Release Notes (in this forum):
The Catalyst 12.11 AMD graphics card driver is currently in the "precise-proposed" repository and hasn't been promoted at this time. This is part of a vetting process controlled by Canonical. You can enable this repository by opening Ubuntu Software Center, selecting Edit | Software sources... and then enabling the Pre-released updates option on the Updates tab.

[maxpower]

I just opened up my amd catalyst control center and checked my opengl version. Apparently it's 4.2.11627 Compatibility Profile Context

[maxpower]

I am downloading the updated ati driver from here http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalyst1211betadriver.aspx
does it look like the correct one?

[Private Andersmith [Linux]]

If you don't want to use the proprietary driver or it breaks your system (as it did in my case), just run export force_s3tc_enable=true before running steam.

[maxpower]

where do I run this, in terminal

[RussianNeuroMancer]

A Terrible Person:

I have no idea how to just update my graphics driver, can someone help me?

http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Quantal_Installation_Guide#Installing_Catalyst_Manually_.28from_AMD.2FATI.27s_site.29_BETA.2FEXPERIMENTAL

[maxpower]

Thnks very much everyone. I will write back tomrrow if it works & hopefully be plying TF2.

p.s. is it just me, or does everyone's ste4m client not let you type the first letter of the 4lph4bet?

[aparadus]

There is simpler way to install recommended drivers. Just read carefully two pinned threads:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/1/

Frank:

Configuring Your Graphics Card
...

Configuring Sources
Depending on your card, it is important that you properly configure your package sources before looking for the latest drivers.
...
*For AMD cards, the Catalyst 12.11 drivers are currently located in the precise-proposed repository. Enable this repository by opening Ubuntu Software Center, selecting Edit | Software sources... and then enabling the Pre-released updates option on the Updates tab. In addition, for the latest vendor-supplied drivers enable the Proprietary drivers for devices (restricted) option on the Ubuntu Software tab.


Additional Drivers (for AMD and NVidia only)
Configuring the latest vendor-supplied drivers for NVidia or AMD cards can be done using Additional Drivers. For more information, see here.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8509-RFXM-1964

After installation:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/amddrivers.png/

[Crow]

RussianNeuroMancer:

A Terrible Person:

I have no idea how to just update my graphics driver, can someone help me?

http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Quantal_Installation_Guide#Installing_Catalyst_Manually_.28from_AMD.2FATI.27s_site.29_BETA.2FEXPERIMENTAL

Tried this solution with a Mobility Radeon HD 2600 and worked. Previously i had the stable drivers, but everytime i tried to lauch tf2, i got an error about updating the openGL. I'm Using Ubuntu 12.10.

[maxpower]

Thank you guys, this issue has been resolved and you have helped me out alot!