I see this same problem "ubuntu 14.04, 64 bit, nvidia (331.38) and bumblebee (3.2.1-90)
before using optirun, "optirun --status": Bumblebee status: Ready (3.2.1). X inactive. Discrete video card is off. After using optirun, "optirun --status": Bumblebee status: Error (3.2.1): [XORG] (EE) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file. Problem can be solved by 'sudo service bumblebeed restart'." -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1230008 Title: Bumblebee "optirun" or "primusrun" flashes screen for a moment before launching apps To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bumblebee/+bug/1230008/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs