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[Lekensteyn <lekensteyn@xxxxxxxxx>]

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 <avilella@xxxxxxxxx> 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
>
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