Can an outdated operating system version contribute to 'error downloading driver libraries reason error resolving dependencies', and what's the solution?

Yes, an outdated operating system can significantly contribute to this error. Newer drivers and their dependencies are frequently compiled against newer system libraries or require more recent kernel versions. If your OS is too old, the required dependencies might not exist on your system or are too old to be compatible, leading to resolution failures. The primary solution is to update your operating system to a supported, more recent version.