Support for 17.10

[Jarek]

Hi,

do you plan support for Ubuntu 17.10 (kernel 4.13)? If so, when?

It seems that 4.13 support was fixed https://github.com/DisplayLink/evdi/issues/99

Thanks!

[Jarek]

For the time beeing there is workaround https://kubosj.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/displaylink-drivers-on-ubuntu-17-10/

[Jarek]

I can confirm that release 1.4 works on 17.10 without hacks described above. Thanks!

[tomekit]

Hi Jarek, how's the performance for you on Ubuntu 17.10 and release 1.4?
It's deadly slow for me: https://displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65650

[Jarek]

Hi tomekit,

I am using DL for connecting 3rd monitor that I use almost solely for displaying web pages. I am developer so they are typically static - like documentation, no dynamic content like youtube. And for that purpose it is fast enough.

What I noticed is tearing during heavy load of system and also lag when I scroll long page. Also when I use laptop out of the dock it feels much faster. With DL connected it feels like using remote desktop - everything is slower due to higher latency - on all screens. I guess DL drivers are culprit,

I wish I can directly connect two monitors to my notebook and don't need to spent my time with DL drivers...

[tomekit]

Thanks for your feedback Jarek.
Yeah, life without dealing with DisplayLink on Linux would've been much easier.
Next time going to consider the laptop outputs.
Even though, I still believe that DisplayLink team can eventually address those issues.
Good luck !

[FabienJA]

Hello, I can confirm at 100% Jarek's message.
I have a Dell Latitude7480 + 2 additional screen and the feeling is the same : remote desktop like.
Thank you for future improvement !

[Joachim Martillo]

Two more successes with DL 1.4 and Ubuntu 17.10. Two different approaches.

https://www.displaylink.org/forum/showpost.php?p=84540&postcount=9

https://www.displaylink.org/forum/showpost.php?p=84543&postcount=10