> I do exactly that - I have an NVidia Geforce2 (twinview, two CRTs) and
> a PVR-350 using svideo out to a TV. I run two separate X sessions at
> once on different VTs in xorg7. If you are using the mpeg output of
> the PVR card, you can use the normal display x session at the same
> time as the TV, including controlling it with the remote. If you use
> framebuffer (ie, the menus), you will find that the screen does not
> update unless it is the currently selected VT, so you need to switch
> to it to use the fb menus (and the primary display on the CRTS goes
> away during that).

Is there any way to get myth to switch vt's ? i dont mind loosing my
crt while I am using the FB on the 350 but I dont want to have to
change vt using the keyboard...

> There is a feature of xorg7 that allows multiple screens to be enabled
> at the same time. Sharevts, I believe. It works, both screens are
> active and work at the same time. However, it eats up about 100% of
> CPU time, so you can't really use the PC for anything.
> Solutions to that problem are welcome, but I just wanted to give you a
> heads-up on what to expect when you try it

hmmm, interesting.. I will let you know how i get on..

andy

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