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This is the first beta driver for DisplayLink USB devices for Mac OS X. Because this driver is still in beta, some features are not fully implemented and there are outstanding bugs. Please see the release notes for more information.
DisplayLink USB devices are the easiest way to add an additional monitor to your Mac. This driver, with the relevant DisplayLink-powered hardware, will allow any Intel-based Mac – even a Mac Mini or MacBook Air – to connect up to 4 monitors over USB. This driver also supports the USB video of our customers’ USB docking station products, giving you a cost-effective and easy way to connect your display and all of your peripherals to your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, with only one USB 2.0 cable.
Known Issues with the DisplayLink Macintosh Beta Driver software
The DisplayLink Beta driver for Mac OS X is not final software and contains two key limitations:
- No 2D acceleration – window movements will be significantly slower than DisplayLink software on
Windows XP or Windows Vista. - No 3D (OpenGL) acceleration – some features of Mac OS X applications that require hardware OpenGL
acceleration, such as Keynote presentations and iPhoto slideshows, will not function properly.
Please see the release notes for more information.
DisplayLink is committed to making a Mac release that is just as good – if not better – than our Windows Vista release, including full support for OpenGL 3D acceleration. Unfortunately the Mac OS X operating system is a closed system, and unlike Windows XP and Windows Vista, it is difficult to make significant improvements without the direct support of Apple. If you would like to see improved support for DisplayLink USB devices from Apple, please let them know through the Apple Feedback form for Mac OS X.
Download the DisplayLink Macintosh Beta Driver Software version 0.9b
| 31-Mar-2008 | ||
| Operating Systems: | Apple OS X - Tiger 10.4.11, Leopard 10.5.2 |
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| Supported Platforms: | Intel-based Apple computers including Mac Mini (Intel), iMac (Intel), MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Pro. | |
| File Size: | 2.21MB | |
| Supported Products: | Click here for a complete list | |
| Documentation: | Release Notes (TXT) User Guide (PDF) |
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| I agree to the terms of the DisplayLink End User License Agreement (EULA). | ||
 (note: you must accept the EULA before you can download the driver) |
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The DisplayLink team would like to get your feedback about our OS X beta driver. We read all of the feedback that we receive, however we cannot respond to the comments you submit. Thank you for your interest in DisplayLink.