The benefits are obvious, allowing say 8 hours of battery life if simply typing in a word processor, or 3 hours if watching HD videos. Its purpose is to prolong battery life in notebooks, allowing the Nvidia GPU to switch off when there is no need for it. To those who aren't aware of Nvidia Optimus, it essentially alternates between using the onboard Intel graphics chipset and the more powerful NVIDIA card on demand using a process referred to as 'GPU switching'. For the seasoned destroyer of Xorg configuration, you can quickly jump to the installation section below. This article will guide you through the installation process after quick background of Nvidia Optimus for the unfamiliar readers.

After years of wait, Ubuntu 14.04 with its shiny new kernel finally shipped with proprietary driver compatibility that can be installed easily. Nvidia Optimus is a hybrid GPU system which utilises what is known as discrete switching and has been long associated with headaches and limitations on Linux systems. How to install and configure Nvidia Optimus driver on Ubuntu

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