How to Install Nvidia Graphics Driver in Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat)

Install from the default local repository:

Open a terminal window from Applications ->Accessories menu,and run this command:

sudo apt-get install nvidia-current

then restart you computer,run the command to create the configuration file:

sudo nvidia-xconfig

Log out and back in ,and you can now change nvidia settings by System – > Administration -> Nvidia X server Settings