Re: Second screen - DisplayPort

[amuza]

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?

I don't now if DisplayPort sends audio.

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

I guess there must be a way if it works in Trisquel.