How does Linux know how and what drivers to install in a new installation
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I would like to know how Linux, such us Ubuntu, "know" how and what drivers to install when installing it from scratch. For example, I buy a new computer without any system and I install Ubuntu. Inside my PC I have a GPU, HDDs, etc., also some peripherals, like mouse, keyboard, etc. Obviously, a fresh install does not have drivers needed for the system to control and communicate with the hardware so how does Ubuntu "know" what drivers to install/download and how does it do that?
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edited Feb 10 at 3:19
Rui F Ribeiro
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