USB display adapter with linux/ubuntu drivers?

Question

I want to use my external monitor's resolution fully (2560x1440) with a USB display adapter for my laptop. I have one with Windows drivers, are there any adapter with linux / Ubuntu drivers that can give me full resolution?

I am thinking of something like my current USB to DisplayPort adapter.

HDMI only gives 1920x1200 (am using arandr to achieve this easily), and my laptop haven't got displayport. But I know that the graphic card can deliver 2560x1440 digitally or through an USB adapter.

Solution

Right now, on Ubuntu 14.04, my Accell DisplayLink compatible adapter just works. It didn't work on 13.10.

Specs of this adapter: http://www.accellcables.com/J130B-001B.html

It seems a little slow on effects, I think that is because of being USB 2, and no acceleration? Anyway I got rid of the effects and works ok

Comments

[Admin]

The question is a year old, but the topic may still be of interest (March 2014): Official support from DisplayLink (one of the chipset manufacturers) is still disappointing (to say the least, see displaylinklinuxdriver.wordpress.com ).<br> Still the posting below from one device manufacturer summarizes current progress and deficiencies of the open source hackers' efforts. plugable.com/2014/03/06/… HTH

[Andrew]

@ThomasLindvig Can you get 2560x1440 now with 14.04?

[Tim Abell]

related askubuntu.com/q/40031/79266

[Admin]

Apparently that page is a figment of your imagination :)