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- 1Synaptics Accused of Blocking Open-Source DisplayLink Driver●Synaptics Appears to Use Legal Threats to Block Open-Source DisplayLink Driver
Chipmaker Synaptics is accused of using legal threats to stop development of an open-source driver for its DisplayLink display technology, according to a report by Phoronix. The claim centers on the Vino driver project, which aimed to support DisplayLink docks and adapters on Linux. The story is drawing strong reaction from the open-source community, with criticism of the company's approach to Linux support.