What is envy?

[ProbablyX]

Hello!

I have nvidia-glx-new installed, but in adept theres also something called "nvidia-glx-new-envy" what is the difference between these?

Thanks

[dicecca112]

"Envy" is an application for Ubuntu Linux and Debian written in Python and PyGTK which will:
1) detect the model of your graphic card (only ATI and Nvidia cards are supported) and install the appropriate driver. However automatic detection can be overridden with the "Manual installation"
2) install the right driver for your card and all the required dependencies
3) configure the Xserver for you

Envy features both a GUI (which you can launch only inside a Desktop Environment) and a textual interface which you can use if, for example, you cannot start the Xserver.

One is created by the Restricted Drivers I believe, the other by Envy

[jespdj]

Envy is a tool for making the installation of graphics drivers easier.

In my opinion, you should avoid it unless the normal Ubuntu way of installing drivers (restricted drivers manager) doesn't work.