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Old 06-03-2022, 10:52 AM   #1
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Use Thunderbolt to DVI monitor from Macbook Pro 2011 running Linux?


Mine is a 13" MacBook Pro 2011 with a thunderbolt port. It is running Linux Mint 19.2 Cinnamon, and I wish to attach external monitor with a DVI port to it (SyncMaster 2333SW).
The Thunderbolt port is NOT the 3 version.
Is there a way to do this hardware/driver-wise?
Thank you much!
 
Old 06-03-2022, 01:29 PM   #2
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Maybe this is what you need - https://www.amazon.co.uk/DisplayPort.../dp/B01FJN0KRU
 
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Yep...I have a similar device, and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJCB83O/
 
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Thank you both.
Any idea if these would be compatible with Linux Mint?
 
Old 06-04-2022, 03:09 AM   #5
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Sorry, forgot to reiterate that this is a Linux 19.2 running on a MacBook Pro, early 2011. I worry about needing special Linux drivers.

Graphics and video support

Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory5
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
FaceTime HD camera
Thunderbolt port

Thunderbolt digital video output

Native Mini DisplayPort output
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (optional)
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (optional)
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
HDMI audio and video output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
 
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Thank you both.
Any idea if these would be compatible with Linux Mint?
It doesn't matter what OS is running; this is a plug to a monitor. 99.9x% chance it'll work just fine. And if it doesn't work, it's cheap...return it to Amazon.
 
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Will do, thanks!
 
  


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