NOOB :) how to open a .run file

[jgordon6633]

i downloaded the linux version of the appropriate ATI driver for my laptop, but it came in a .run extension, and my laptop is bewildered, as am I.

please help me install these drivers

[Pumalite]

You might do better with Envy:
http://albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html
If not; tell me the name of your driver

[jgordon6633]

ok well i ran the .run file in terminal, but how can i see if the drivers installed?

also, the filename is ati-driver-installer.8.28.8.run

[Pumalite]

http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Hardy_Installation_Guide

[jgordon6633]

thank you!

a new issue - removing the Mesa Drivers and putting the ATI drivers in place of.. is there another way besides what the wiki recommends? it doesnt seem to work for me..