I've posted an answer at http://askubuntu.com/q/82040/6969. Could this update have fixed the error from https://github.com/Bumblebee-Project/Bumblebee/issues/149? I wonder.
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Albert Vilella <[email protected]> wrote: > Copy+Pasting question on askubuntu.com, I would like to know if anyone > has looked into the > newest nvidia drivers and if there is any hybrid graphics benefit from > updating: > > > http://askubuntu.com/questions/82028/nvidia-amd64-driver-update-290-10-certified-impact-on-optimus-systems-and-bumb > > Before installing Bumblebee, many users with optimus enabled systems, > when they install the nvidia driver, this latter get on conflict with > the integrated graphics driver and then remains inactive. One gets a > black or blank screen when booting.... > > yesterday, Nvidia updated their driver (nvidia-current) to version > 290.10 Certified that fixed many bugs and regressions for amd64 > systems, and amongst them : > > Fixed a bug that prevented the driver from loading on some systems > with integrated graphics. > > Does it mean that now even though we do not install Bumblebee, if we > install this update separately, we would be able to use the nvidia > card ? Does it mean the nvidia card would be on boot recognized by X? > A xinerama scenarion would be possible with an external monitor > through the HDMI port connected by default on many systems to the > nvidia card? > > Thanks for your hints or answers See: > http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux-display-amd64-290.10-driver.html > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~hybrid-graphics-linux > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~hybrid-graphics-linux > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >
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