[K12OSN] Dual monitors on single client?

Brandon Kovach bkovach at lrhs.greene-r8.k12.mo.us
Fri Apr 8 18:18:38 UTC 2005


yes.

Steve Hargadon wrote:

>I remember getting a cable adapter years ago that just split the
>signal between two monitors.  Could it be that simple?
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>On Apr 8, 2005 9:56 AM, Eric Brown <ericbrown at mi-spot.com> wrote:
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>>Hello All,
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>>I would like to know if anyone has put dual video cards for dual monitors on
>>one client, either as a mirrored screen, or extended screen.  I'm not picky.
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>>In my classroom, I have 20 clients that run great off my server.  I have one
>>client hooked to a digital projector, so I can do presentations and show
>>kids where programs are, and how they work.  It's kind of a pain because I
>>have my back to the screen while I'm using the mouse and keyboard.  It would
>>be nice to put another video card and monitor in/on the client so I can look
>>at the montior rather than twist around to see the screen.  It would be even
>>better if, at times, I could use the client without turning on the
>>projector.
>>
>>Moving things around so I can use the computer while looking at the screen
>>isn't really an option due to very limited space.  I've tried several
>>variations on this.
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>>It'll take some work to dig the computer out of its hole, and then install
>>the second video card, so I thought I'd ask the list first.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Eric
>>
>>Viva la Open Source!
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