Dell xps l502 optimus ... stuck at black screen after installing bumblebee

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Published on 2011-06-30T05:31:38Z Indexed on 2011/06/30 8:30 UTC
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I am facing a problem after installing bumblebee when I try to start ubuntu normally the device get stuck on a black screen

Can any one help me with the right configuration for the graphic card ... All i need is to run with full desktop effects currently even compizconfig effects arent working

Also what should I have in the blacklist or is it correct the way bumblebee does it

Running ubuntu Natty 11.04 32 bit

Thanks

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