On Nov 20, 2010, at 1:06 AM, Eric wrote:

> Just got a free G5/1.6 with 2 DVI ports of different sizes (pardon my
> ignorance, but I didn't even know what DVI was until I got this
> machine). 

More than likely it's not two DVI ports, but one DVI and one ADC, if one has 
rounded sides, it's an ADC connector.

ADC <http://pinouts.ru/Video/apple_adc_pinout.shtml>

As for XMBC, sure it ought to work just fine. I suspect the G5's fans and 
general heat output might be an issue in the living room, but it certainly 
cannot hurt to try.

Also, DVI connects just fine to HDMI, using an adapter such as this:

<http://tinyurl.com/2x87q2> and works like a charm (I use one to connect my 
powerbook to my TV, which doesn't have any DVI connectors.)

-- 
Bruce Johnson

"Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai,  PhD

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