thanks for the quick responses! I dual boot both linux and winME with an
older 17" IBM monitor that I got for $99 and it works just fine. My dad is
kinda weird about these things and I have him really interested in linux, but
when he had the monitor problem of course he blamed it on linux and deleted
it. He just happens to have two brand new montiors and got the idea about
some kind of switch, I won't argue with him if he gives linux another shot.
He runs 800x600 I believe, so it sounds like he shouldn't have a problem.
Again thanks for the fast responses.