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== Current status == | == Current status == | ||
* Targeted release: [[Releases/18 | Fedora 18 ]] | * Targeted release: [[Releases/18 | Fedora 18 ]] | ||
* Last updated: | * Last updated: 25-July-2012 | ||
* Percentage of completion: | * Percentage of completion: 80% | ||
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Re-write the X server to support GPU hotplugging. | Re-write the X server to support GPU hotplugging. - done | ||
Port drivers to new X server interfaces. | Port drivers to new X server interfaces. - 50% done | ||
Write a KMS driver for displaylink devices. | Write a KMS driver for displaylink devices. - done | ||
Write a generic X.org KMS driver with hotplug support. | Write a generic X.org KMS driver with hotplug support. - done | ||
Implement some DE support for it. - TODO (optional). | |||
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Revision as of 20:31, 24 July 2012
Graphics Hotplug
Summary
Provide support for hotplugging USB devices and having the desktop expand onto them and work efficiently.
Owner
- Name: Dave Airlie
- Email: <airlied@redhat.com>
Current status
- Targeted release: Fedora 18
- Last updated: 25-July-2012
- Percentage of completion: 80%
Detailed Description
Currently when you plug a USB graphics adapter into a system, nothing interesting occurs. These USB devices are being used in more docks and systems going forward. We need to provide a better experience for users.
Benefit to Fedora
Proper support for a current technology.
Scope
Re-write the X server to support GPU hotplugging. - done Port drivers to new X server interfaces. - 50% done Write a KMS driver for displaylink devices. - done Write a generic X.org KMS driver with hotplug support. - done Implement some DE support for it. - TODO (optional).
How To Test
Own the USB displaylink hardware. Plug it in, see if the desktop expands or if you can control the desktop via the gnome panels.
User Experience
Just works.
Dependencies
Contingency Plan
Do nothing.
Documentation
None