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[Bug 562773] [NEW] Enable automatic graphics switching (between integrated and discrete graphics) similar to OSX

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Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:13:58 -0000
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Binary package hint: compiz

Most motherboards now come with integrated graphics chips and people add
in their discrete graphics cards.

OSX has enabled a new feature (recently introduced with its new Core i5
laptops), that allow the system to switch between integrated and
discrete graphics _on the fly_.

Note that this is not something that is supported by specific hardware,
but instead is something that the operating system does :
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/04/inside-apples-automatic-gpu-
switching.ars

Such a feature allows for significantly increased battery time and since
is done totally in software, would be a great addition to Linux.

** Affects: xorg (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Enable automatic graphics switching (between integrated and discrete graphics) similar to OSX
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/bugs/562773
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