Re: Second screen - DisplayPort

[Joshua Branson]

amuza <amuza@riseup.net> writes:

> Hello!
>
> I'm new to Guix system, yesterday I installed it for the first time. I
> installed it with i3 and Mate.
>
> I would like to use my second monitor, but its DisplayPort connection is
> not recognized by xrandr. xrandr only shows my own laptop's screen.
>
> If I connect my second monitor through VGA, xrandr does detect that VGA
> connection.
>
> The DisplayPort connection worked fine with Trisquel, I could use my
> second monitor, so I guess it's not an issue on software Freedom.

I wish I knew how to help...What's the main difference between HDMI and
display port?  Does display port allow one to send video and audio down
the wire?

>
> Any suggestion on how to make Guix detect my DisplayPort-connected monitor?
>
> Thank you!
>

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