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Graphics Hotplug

Summary

Provide support for hotplugging USB devices and having the desktop expand onto them and work efficiently.

Owner

  • Email: <airlied@redhat.com>

Current status

  • Targeted release: Fedora 18
  • Last updated: (DATE)
  • Percentage of completion: 2%


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. Port drivers to new X server interfaces. Write a KMS driver for displaylink devices. Write a generic X.org KMS driver with hotplug support.

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

Release Notes

Comments and Discussion