How is it possible you can install those drivers without the need of a terminal ?
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Can you please phrase the question differently?
If they dont modify it, how can a nvidia.run file be installed ? If i install it manually i have to blacklist things, go into tty etc
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A Nvidia.run file is a self contained installer.
Personally I've never liked proprietary blobs on my system - I prefer the Linux Nouveau drivers for my nVidia card, but then again it is an entry level card, a GT1030. Whenever I tried nVidia drivers in the past I would get poor response in the Web Browser, but I don't use Firefox anymore as it no longer supports ALSA, only the inferior in every way Pulse Audio. I now use FlashPeak Slimjet browser - ultra fast with built in adblocker - which goes to someway of explaining how fast it is.
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Ya, a 1030 is quite a low-end GPU indeed. The way it works with Nvidia is, the higher the number the better when it comes to performance. GTX 1030 is your low-end range. GTX 1050 1060 is your mid-range. And GTX 1070 1080 is your high-end range.
This applies to each generation, so no need to cover the 2000 and 3000 range, all the same applies. Well, there is one exception I suppose. We have 3090's now, but they are not meant for gaming, their for hardcore production machines.
The cost of 3090 cards alone, cost as much as 2-grand computers, while scalpers are selling them for 3-grand, which is the amount I paid for my whole MSI GE76-231 Raider alone lol.
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Yes i understand that aravisian, but how does zorin handle it then if they dont modify it ? I really want to know how that works
@StarTreker, the 3090 card is a gaming card. In our country they sell gaming machines with that card and te costs are between 5000 and 6000 dollars 
I am not understanding your thinking here. The self installer installs based on its own script.
Good for you. In our place, its even hard to find ram on sell in local store. They will always offer you that they will upgrade your system or buy new one from them.
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This tech shortage has caused a serious mess in the tech industry. In America, you can't get nothing here, unless you pay out the butt for scalpers prices. I myself, couldn't afford a 5-grand desktop computer, and I certainly wasn't going to buy one at that price.
So I decided to stick with notebooks. Notebooks have their advantages and disadvantages. Lets label a few for fun!
(Notebooks, Vs Desktops)
Notebooks: Advantages
(1) Smaller form factor = instant portability
(2) Light weight, thus easier to carry around
(3) Can be used without a keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached
(4) No need to hunt down parts for initial cost of machine
(5) More efficient on power consumption, less chance of popping breakers, and less on your power bill per year
Notebooks: Disadvantages
(1) More difficult to get inside, 16-screws, spudger tool required
(2) GPU and CPU are integrated and as such, not upgradeable
(3) Batteries are generally not replaceable these days
(4) Greater chance of overheating if inferior coolers were used
(5) If notebook screen dies, good luck getting that replaced
(6) Can cost more for their form factor (depends)
Desktops: Advantages
(1) Generally cost less, except when your in a tech shortage
(2) 2-Thumb screws are generally all that is needed to remove the side cover, providing instant access to components!
(3) Components are easily upgradable, everything can be interchanged out and upgraded as needed
(4) Generally offer higher performance over same class in notebooks
(5) Generally offer better cooling performance, especially when if water cooled
Desktops: Disadvantages
(1) Considerably heavy, especially if case is made of steel
(2) Generally draws a considerable amount of power, heater hot boxes come standard in your home, but good for winter
(3) Requires a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to use
(4) Depending on what model you purchased, you may have to make some initial upgrades right away, weather for gaming, or production use.
If you guys can think of anymore, please by all means add to it. But thats what I got so far.
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Given your comments, I decided to try out Slimjet. I like it alright, but it looks just like Google Chrome to me. What are the differences?
No Rodger Ramjet For The SlimJet
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I think it uses the Chrome/ium engine but it is FOSS.
This should give you all the information you need:
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(5) Generally offer better cooling performance, especially when if water cooled
Beg to differ as do these guys:
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I think you misunderstood. Desktops offer better cooling performance especially if water cooled, as compared to notebooks.
Notebooks are very well known to thermal throttle due to infurior cooling, this is well documented among high end powerhouse notebooks.
My MSI will hit 90+ degrees C on the CPU if I weren't running a cooling pad, and if I weren't operating a -50mv undervolt offset in the BIOS.
I'm going to bed to get some sleep.
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This is what I was looking for originally StarTreker:
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I agree I run a cooling pad under my Asus 17in gaming laptop also ... it do make a big difference ....
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Hello Frog, yes they do make a difference, especially the high end ones. This is my Afmat cooler that I got for my MSI notebook.
Its a very powerful unit that makes a solid difference to my thermals. Without it, my machine would be thermal throttling like crazy in high performance workloads. And believe it or not, this cooler running in LOW mode, still manages to keep my idle temps down too.
Screenshot of idle temps with AFMAT cooler on LOW Speed
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I split this rather lengthy tangent from a Solved Thread.
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I don't have issues with cooling mats for notebooks - it's the other gubbins for desktops that I would feel very uneasy about. I've heard many a tale where a pipe has split and foobard the motherboard. As Chris Titus says - if you are a tinkerer, or an Artist then fine, but for the average user, keep to fans - especially Noctua ones! 
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