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    nVidia propriatary drivers - how to stop it from connecting to the Internet

    I am worried that nVidia drivers may be collecting infromation about my PC and other stuff and sending it off to the Internet. Is there something I can do to block it from having access to the Internet?

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    They aren't. They don't even check for updates. The only software Nvidia have in Linux is the actual driver, and a very basic configuration tool. It can't even check for updates.

    If they were, there would be a gigantic uproar, an even bigger backlash, and 56994 articles on how to block it

    It is possible to use iptables firewall rules or something similar to block a process from accessing the network, if needed.

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      #3
      Originally posted by claydoh View Post
      They aren't. They don't even check for updates. The only software Nvidia have in Linux is the actual driver, and a very basic configuration tool. It can't even check for updates.

      If they were, there would be a gigantic uproar, an even bigger backlash, and 56994 articles on how to block it

      It is possible to use iptables firewall rules or something similar to block a process from accessing the network, if needed.
      Cause during the installation process, I was asked if I wanted to install third party software such as drivers etc, so that is why I was a bit worried but thanks for clearing that up

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        #4
        Originally posted by joe2313 View Post
        Cause during the installation process, I was asked if I wanted to install third party software such as drivers etc, so that is why I was a bit worried but thanks for clearing that up
        That's not your system "reporting" to the internet, that's the installer asking if you want to get non-Ubuntu supplied programs and drivers from the internet - exactly what it says.

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