Need to logout to switch graphics

[maverick808]

Really, this is a bit much...

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/14/macbook-pro-requires-logout-to-switch-graphics-modes/

 

[J the Ninja]

WTF?

🙁



Ok, maybe I'll just leave mine set to the 9600GT all the time then.

 

[iShater]

You gotta be kidding me ... what is this? Windows 95?! 😱

 

[richard.mac]

probably need to relaunch WindowServer. try it… open Activity Monitor, click "All Processes" and force quit WindowServer (warning: will log out)

 

[shoulin333]

haha, ATI's switchable graphics can do it in VISTA just fine , haha @ jobs


but really though, i see them implementing a "hot swappable" fix in time.

 

[mrwizardno2]

probably need to relaunch WindowServer. try it… open Activity Monitor, click "All Processes" and force quit WindowServer (warning: will log out)

makes sense considering what the UI is running on top of. look at the heritage of OS X.

 

[iShater]

haha, ATI's switchable graphics can do it in VISTA just fine , haha @ jobs


but really though, i see them implementing a "hot swappable" fix in time.

In time for what is the question.