[ale] laptop with dual monitor

[Michael D. Hirsch]

On Monday 05 May 2003 09:33 am, Fletch wrote:
> >>>>> "Michael" == Michael D Hirsch <mhirsch at nubridges.com> writes:
>
>     Michael> Lots of laptops can support dual monitors, now.  In
>     Michael> windows, if you plug a monitor into the back you can get
>     Michael> two displays--one on the LCD and a different one on the
>     Michael> monitor.  Windows can be dragged from one display to the
>     Michael> other.
>
> ATI Mobility chipsets can do this under Wintendo, but they can't (and
> from what I've been able to find out the last time I went looking
> won't for the conceivable future) do it under XFree86.  I know because
> I've got a Vaio with a Mobility M that I'd really like to use dual
> headed (because I've gotten spoiled with my two headed GeForce 4400 at
> home).

Thanks.  It was the ATI Mobility that stalled me last time.  We bought a 
bunch of compaqs with ATI Mobility Pro chipset.  They weren't supported 
then and I find no evidence that they are supported now.  This time I'm 
hoping to find the right chipset before we pick the laptops.

Michael
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