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DisplayLink USB Graphics Software
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• gmol1
Aug 12 2016, 11:15 AM
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I'd appreciate if you guys port DL, I wan't to use Solus in my workstation but I simply can't because of the lack of DL.

Anyways, here are the files:
http://www.displaylink.com/downloads/ubuntu
http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/679060

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Name: DisplayLink USB Graphics Software
Homepage: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads/ubuntu
Is it Open Source: no
Link to source tarball/zip file: Not available since it's not Open Source. evdi (Extensible Virtual Display Interface) is Open Source though - https://github.com/DisplayLink/evdi/archive/v1.1.65.tar.gz

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• gmol1 created this task.Aug 12 2016, 11:15 AM
• gmol1 added a project: Package Requests.Aug 12 2016, 12:41 PM
DataDrake added a subscriber: DataDrake.Aug 12 2016, 1:15 PM

To be clear, I work with workstation computers a lot. DisplayLink is a protocol for allowing a computer to connect with things like USB monitors and laptop docks. Are you sure you aren't confusing this with the DisplayPort protocol used for high-end workstation monitors?

aldoiljazi updated the task description. (Show Details)Aug 13 2016, 2:31 PM
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The complete driver it's not under an Open Source license.

Here's the license: http://hastebin.com/tawohugija.dos

aldoiljazi renamed this task from DisplayLink Driver to DisplayLink USB Graphics Software.Aug 13 2016, 2:35 PM
DataDrake triaged this task as Normal priority.Sep 10 2016, 1:20 PM
SFaulken added a subscriber: SFaulken.Sep 20 2016, 1:32 AM

Support for USB-2.0 Displaylink devices is covered by the udl driver in kernel, and is enabled in the solus kernel. This driver is for the newer USB-3.0 devices. Just FYI for other folks looking.

DataDrake edited projects, added Third Party Software; removed Package Requests.Oct 7 2016, 8:27 PM
DataDrake merged a task: T1965: DisplayLink Driver / DKMS.Dec 25 2016, 5:39 PM
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JoeyDigital added a subscriber: JoeyDigital.Jan 6 2017, 2:48 AM

Oh man, it would be the best thing ever to happen if the DisplayLink driver was easier to install and configure. Although support for USB-2.0 Displaylink devices is covered by the udl driver in kernel, and is enabled in the solus kernel, it is such a cumbersome process to setup. I have spent weeks trying to figure this out, but then, I am new to Linux.

Here is something I wrote and posted on reddit to hopefully help others.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SolusProject/comments/5g56sy/solus_and_displaylink

FriesischScott added a subscriber: FriesischScott.Mar 24 2017, 4:38 PM
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FriesischScott added a comment.Mar 24 2017, 5:00 PM

Evdi depends on dkms which seemes to have been available once (https://git.solus-project.com/packages/dkms/), is there a reason that it is not available any more?

DataDrake added a comment.Mar 24 2017, 5:13 PM

We won't use dkms if this gets packages. It causes far more problems than it solves.

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alecbcs added a subscriber: alecbcs.Jun 1 2017, 4:06 PM

Is there anyway that this driver could be repackaged for Solus without DKMS? I would really love to use a USB 3.0 dock with Solus.

sysrex added a subscriber: sysrex.Sep 1 2017, 12:30 PM
Bakano added a subscriber: Bakano.Sep 22 2017, 9:47 PM
seagle added a subscriber: seagle.Sep 25 2017, 10:27 AM
joebonrichie merged a task: T4563: DisplayLink Driver.Nov 6 2017, 7:31 PM
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landrykid added a subscriber: landrykid.Dec 26 2017, 4:13 AM

Is there any update on DisplayLink working in Solus? Being able to use more than 1 external monitor would be really nice. If nothing is in the works, then Santa gets back his USB display adapter. <f>

Eclement added a subscriber: Eclement.Feb 3 2018, 2:51 AM

I would love to use solus on my work laptop but this is the only thing preventing me...

Eclement awarded a token.Feb 3 2018, 2:53 AM
seagle added a comment.Feb 20 2018, 12:21 PM

I too would love to use Solus on my work laptop, right now I'm using a dual boot with Windows 10 which I would love to get rid off.

CassBurn added a subscriber: CassBurn.Mar 7 2018, 10:10 PM

Same for me, if there is a way to install DisplayLink on solus (or dkms Oo) It would be awesome.

seagle added a comment.Apr 6 2018, 10:31 AM

Please consider voting on this topic https://support.displaylink.com/forums/287786-displaylink-feature-suggestions/suggestions/32274070-release-linux-driver-source-code-to-the-community and let's hope that DisplayLink notices and does anything about it.

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DataDrake closed this task as Wontfix.Jul 12 2018, 2:20 PM
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Given we have no plans on flatpaking or snapping this application, closing as wontfix. I'd suggest reaching out to the respective developers about supporting either of those distribution and container models, or taking on the initiative.

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