Re: [tlug] linuxdevices for display on a tv

[Christian Horn <chorn@example.com>]

Olá Fernando,

On Sat, Oct 05, 2013 at 08:54:45AM -0300, SCHWARTZ, Fernando G. wrote:
> On 10/05/2013 06:22 AM, Christian Horn wrote:
> > I am looking for advice, considering the following requirements:
> > 
> > - I want to control the device myself, install and run Linux etc.
> > - HDMI output should be provided, including audio
> > 
> > Any ideas, maybe someone having found a good solution for similiar 
> > requirements?
> 
> On a "ThinkPad"? Our best best would be a proprietary driver missing
> somewhere, unfortunetly.
> 
> I know on ATI/AMD hardware, you must install AMD's proprietary video
> driver for audio through HDMI to work.
> 
> Are you using "NVIDIA"?

The x200 sticks with Intel, Linux supports this very well.
I actually get HDMI to work using the Thinkpad T510 which I got from
my employer, but that system is in daily use for work and can not be
deployed right next to the TV.

Christian