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  1. Xrandr panning on Linux

    I have a 12inch 2880x1920 monitor (eDP-1) and a 21inch (eDP-1) with a 1920x1080 native res. I tried to use

    xrandr --fb 6720x2160 --output DVI-I-2-2 --mode 1920x1080 --right-of eDP-1 --scale 2x2 --panning 3840x2160+2880+0

    and I got:

    X Error of failed request: BadMatch (invalid parameter attributes)
    Major opcode of failed request: 140 (RANDR)
    Minor opcode of failed request: 29 (RRSetPanning)
    Serial number of failed request: 46
    Current serial number in output stream: 46

    I have an Asus t303ua
    with:
    VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation HD Graphics 520 (rev 07) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])

    Is there a plan to support panning in…

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  2. Engage the Linux Foundation to develop your drivers.

    The Linux Foundation is the place to get things into the kernel. They will help you integrate your hardware into the mainline kernel without compromising any internal IP you may be worried about. Its really the only way to get a driver working for any OS. Work with upstream not against it.

    This translates to Windows and OS X as well. I was frustrated getting my device working with Windows. Complete pain and not plug and play by any means. OS X Mojave doesn't work at all and Linux shows the same behaviour. Flickering on and off rapidly an when…

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  3. Display Link ,Linux framebuffer driver

    Find udlfb.c file in the linux kernel, Do this driver supprt display link USB to VGA ?Where I can cat linux framebuffer driver? Thanks

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  4. Linux kernel version 4 unsupported.

    Just tried building the displaylink driver using the displaylink-installer.sh on my Fedora Rawhide machine and look at the results!

    ./displaylink-installer.sh -?
    DisplayLink Linux Software 1.0.68 install script called: -?
    Distribution discovered: "Fedora release 24 (Rawhide)"
    Unsatisfied dependencies. Missing component: Kernel version 4.2.0-0.rc5.git3.1.fc24.x86_64 is too old. At least 3.14 is required.
    This is a fatal error, cannot install DisplayLink Linux Software.

    Hmm, 4 is older than 3!?!? Who Knew?!?! Need to fix the script.

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    completed  ·  Wim responded

    This should now be fixed in the latest Ubuntu release

  5. Considering a Move from macOS to Linux – Developer Experiences?

    Hi everyone,
    I’m considering a switch between macOS and Linux and would love to hear your experiences.
    I’ve been using a MacBook (Apple Silicon) for work for several years. I really appreciate the polish of macOS—apps like Mail, Calendar, and Keynote are excellent, and the M-series performance and battery life are outstanding, especially for a notebook.
    At the same time, as a developer, I often miss Linux features:
    More flexible window management
    Native Docker without relying on a VM
    Overall workflow and customization space waves
    I don’t use Windows (ads, telemetry, and I don’t game), so my real question is…

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  6. Why not switch to Linux?

    Genuine question. I’ve been playin around with Linux for a while, specifically dual booting mint. I have AMD hardware, used to play a lot of competitive games but have been doing much more casual gaming lately (modded MC primarily geometry vibes ). I also do a lot of programming. Y’all are the experts, why not go full Linux?

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  7. Ubuntu 24.04 - Impliment DDC/CI - Wayland

    Please impliment DDC/CI or whatever to be able to control the screen brightness for ubuntu machines as it renders the dock unless for someone working from home in the evening and activly wants to not burn their eyes. Its not practival at all to reset the brighness with the monitors , especially 3 + displays.

    Come one, windows has this

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  8. Make the Linux driver open source and get it into the kernel

    If the DisplayLink driver existed in the kernel, it would be SO much easier for the users to get it working. In my role as Chief Digital Officer for a large company (of 8000 people), I would probably have bought 500 of these devices IF the driver were just upstream (you know, how Linux devices normally "just work" without the aggro common in the Windows world). However, the annoyance of a manual driver install, especially when it's broken on updates to newer kernels, is just something I wouldn't want to invest in. Please consider that proprietary drivers are serious impediment…

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  9. Implement IOMMU support

    Implement IOMMU Support
    IOMMU is necessary on many libvirt based linux virtual hosts in order to allow guest machines to make use of the host's hardware, such as graphics cards and network cards. In its current state, turning on IOMMU results in Displaylink being unable to communicate with secondary displays, completely negating any benefit from having a displaylink dock.

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  10. Displaylink driver support for ubuntu 25.10

    I recently updated my laptop to ubuntu 25.10 from 25.04. After the update, my DisplayLink dock doesn't connect my screen anymore. The keyboard and mouse connected to the dock work, but not the screen.
    The drivers page shows official support only until Ubuntu 24.04, which is 1.5 years old now. It would be nice to have support for more recent versions.

    Operating System: Kubuntu 25.10
    Kernel Version: 6.17.0-6-generic (64-bit)
    Graphics Platform: Wayland
    Processors: 16 × AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U w/ Radeon 780M Graphics

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  11. Add upgrade logic to the Linux installation scripts

    I had version 1.1.62 of the Ubuntu driver installed. When I tried to install the new driver, I got errors saying the EVDI module was running and I needed to reboot to continue the installation. After reboot, I got the same error again.

    After looking into the running DisplayLinkManager process, I ended up dropping into /usr/lib/displaylink and running the install script there with the uninstall option:

    me@mine:/usr/lib/displaylink$ sudo ./displaylink-installer.sh uninstall
    DisplayLink Linux Software 1.1.62 install script called: uninstall
    Distribution discovered: Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS
    Uninstalling
    Removing EVDI from kernel tree, DKMS, and removing sources.
    Stopping DLM systemd service
    Removed symlink /etc/systemd/system/graphical.target.wants/displaylink.service.…

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  12. Have you migrated from macOS to Linux?

    Hey I've been using a Macbook from my employer for a few years and I had many ups and downs moments with macOS. I find the standard applications really good like mail, calendar, and keynote. The performance of the M series CPU has no equal, specially for notebooks Geometry Vibes. But at the same time I'm a developer and being on Linux is also so good, the window management, being able to use Docker without a VM, and so on.

    I'm wondering if you have migrated to Linux from macOS or the other way, and how you're feeling with…

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  13. Switching from Windows to Linux for Development — Worth the Long-Term Move?

    After years of using Windows for work, I’m seriously considering migrating fully to Linux for software development. The Among Us constant updates, built-in ads, and background telemetry on Windows are getting frustrating. I’ve heard Linux offers cleaner workflows, better resource control, and great flexibility for coding and automation — especially when using tools like Docker and Git.

    For those who made the switch from Windows to Linux:
    – How was your transition in terms of productivity and daily workflow?
    – Did you run into any hardware or software limitations?
    – And do you think Linux is sustainable as your…

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  14. Netflix support on Android device

    Netflix support from Android device

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  15. 16.04 LTS is comming ... And Displaylink, are you ready ?

    16.04 LTS release comming next month, The display link drivers for linux is ready for?
    The latest drivers support 14.04 LTS

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  16. Improve Linux Performance

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  17. Better Mac OS X support

    Better Mac OS X support

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    This needs a better description as to specific issues on Mac that need addressing. Some issues are already documented and being worked on by DisplayLink. as documented in knowledgebase articles.

  18. Have you switched from macOS to Linux (or vice versa)?

    Hey everyone, I’ve been using a MacBook for a few years, and I have to admit I love the standard apps like Mail, Calendar, and Keynote. The M-series CPU performance is phenomenal, especially for creative work and casual gaming like a quick round of orbit kick during breaks.

    At the same time, as a developer, Linux has so many advantages: better window management, seamless Docker usage without a VM, and endless customization. I’m curious if anyone here has made the switch between macOS and Linux, and how you feel about it after the transition.

    For me, I enjoy both…

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  19. Fix the High CPU usage (20-40%) issue! Mint Linux 19.3 Kernel 5.4 & Cinnamon UI. Fan kicks in every 2 minutes-DisplayLink is top process

    Fix the High CPU usage (20-40%) issue! Mint Linux 19.3 Kernel 5.4 & Cinnamon UI. Fan kicks in every 2 minutes-DisplayLink is top process using between 20 and 50% of CPU every 2 minutes. I have only one 32" monitor connected at 2560x1440 resolution and 60 Hz and using Chrome to browse the web (Phillips 328E)

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  20. Support Night Shift and f.lux for Mac OS

    As documented, there is work underway for Windows to support f.lux. However, I haven't seen any clear communication that support Night Shift of f.lux on Mac OS is in the works as neither are supported via DisplayLink. It would be really nice to have these options on Mac.

    https://superuser.com/questions/257606/is-there-a-work-around-to-configure-brightness-or-color-on-a-displaylink-monitor)

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