Comments on: Setting up USB multiseat with DisplayLink on Linux (GDM up to 2.20)

By: bernie

bernie — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:32:06 +0000

Hi Rene,

Thanks again! It’s great to have your improvements visible to others!

Bernie

By: Rene Crisostomo

Rene Crisostomo — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:41:09 +0000

Hi Bernie,

My USB multiseat configuration was transferred to my WordPress blog site with this new link: http://rvcris.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/usb-multiseat-on-ubuntu-9-04-2/

Rene

By: Frédéric Balon

Frédéric Balon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:57:33 +0000

In fact I have not really GUI on the screen “usb”.

My screen shows the ubuntu loading logo and then crashes. The two screens connected to the graphics card working (GUI).

But when I do CTRL + ALT + F1 (or F2, …), the console is displayed on the screen connected with DisplayLink (USB)

By: Bernie Thompson

Bernie Thompson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:13:17 +0000

Hi Frederic,

Thanks for your question! Yes, by default with the instructions above, it is assuming an X Windows/GDM GUI.

But in terms of extending the desktop of one user to extend across 2 or more screens – no, the instructions above do not help with that. And unfortunately, that is not easy with Linux today – we would not recommend it on Linux (whereas on Windows and Mac, that is the normal use, and fully plug and play).

Hope that helps. Thanks again! Bernie

By: Frédéric Balon

Frédéric Balon — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:45:06 +0000

I installed GDM as login manager on Ubuntu 11.10 for it to work.

Sorry

By: Frédéric Balon

Frédéric Balon — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:41:17 +0000

Thank you for this tutorial. It works perfectly on a Uuntu 11.10.

At first, is it possible to have a graphical interface instead of the console with this method?
In a second step, is it possible to extend an existing office with three screens with this method?

Sorry for my English but I am French ..

Thank you

By: Alexander Todorov

Alexander Todorov — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:56:45 +0000

Hi Rudy,
I can work with you on the multiseat setup if you are still interested. I have a running class room of 15 seats with simple USB HUB + UGA-125. I’m also working on audio support and other issues and I can make your Toshiba docks work as well. You can find my contact info at http://otb.bg/atodorov

Regards,
Alexander.

By: Alexander Todorov

Alexander Todorov — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:51:18 +0000

Hello Satish,
I’m seeing this a bit late but I can help you with multiseat on RHEL.

I’m supporting a customized solution based on Plugable USB docks. It started on RHEL 5.4 and is now migrated to RHEL6.

If you have interest please let me know at atodorov at otb.bg.

By: Bernie Thompson

Bernie Thompson — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:02:03 +0000

Hi Rene,

Thanks so much for posting your enhancements!

Bernie

By: Rene Crisostomo

Rene Crisostomo — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:52:34 +0000

Hi Bernie,

Here is the link to my knol:

http://knol.google.com/k/rene-crisostomo/usb-multiseat-on-ubuntu-9-04/1eidlx5lwnq88/2#

where I posted all the details of my configuration to handle the removal and reconnection of the USB device.

Comments are welcomed.

Rene