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Re: [LUG] Video of 9 USB displays running on Linux

 

Where can I get these photo frames? I could sure use one.

2010/1/27 Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> Hi folks,
>
> I was just thinking today about USB to DVI adaptors and how it might be
> worth investing in one so I can use my laptop at a desk and only have to
> plug in 2 cables for power, video, audio etc. ÂI wasn't sure if these USB
> devices were supported on Linux. ÂFunnily enough I came across this...
>
> http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NzkyOQ
>
> It's a short news item with video about a company who are running 9 USB
> displays (I gather they are 7" touch screen displays) on a Mac Mini running
> Ubuntu 9.10.
>
> I'm not sure if the technology is the same as what is used in the USB to DVI
> adaptors, but I do remember seeing before Christmas a digital photo frame
> which could be used as a monitor via USB, so I wonder if this might be the
> same chipset. ÂIt supposedly runs an open source driver too.
>
> Rob
>
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