How is multi-monitor on linux?

FMEEE, 5 months ago

I had small issues with Wayland so I switched to X but I think DP to HDMI and after that HDMI to VGA makes problems with anything.

olafurp, 5 months ago

No issues whatsoever. Recommend Wayland since you’ll probably want fractional scaling

possiblylinux127, 5 months ago

If you stick with Wayland it will not be a problem. X will technically work but the touch screen input will likely be broken and the text will be blurry or to small.

ursakhiin, 5 months ago

I’m using 3 monitors (one laptop and 2 desktop) fine on Gnome 3 with Wayland and integrated graphics. Minimal extra steps that were all Gnome related with a vertical monitor, so may not be an issue in KDE.

BoastfulDaedra, 5 months ago

Multiple monitors pretty much just work. Wacom-type integration is just as immediate. I don’t foresee any serious issues here, but do report back.

CJOtheReal, 5 months ago

Works good on mine don’t know about Wayland.

Only problem might come with resolution if the screen is a very unique size.

possiblylinux127, 5 months ago

Wayland will make it easier

CJOtheReal, 5 months ago

Than it’s good.

GreyFalcon, 5 months ago

try it. let us know. from dude with 3 mismatched screens. sony huge screen thru sony strdn1080, and a 27 dell landscape and a dell 29 portrait. clustered to watch f1 with miltiviewer.

Mechanize, 5 months ago

I used KDE with X11, an AMD card, and two different sized monitors for the longest time without any issues. It’s pretty plug and play.

With Wayland I did try months ago and it just worked™, but I don’t have a long experience with it.

Unfortunately, I’ve no direct experience with the touch integration.