It looks like this guy has worked out a partial solution using VirtualGL: http://www.martin-juhl.dk/2011/05/optimus-on-linux-problem-solved/
It's not perfect because you don't get desktop acceleration either with the intel or the nvidia cards, but he says you can run applications with 3d support using the nvidia card and sending the output via the intel to the laptop display. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/770685 Title: there is no optimus support in linux _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

