Re: [ydl-gen] dvi/video out on alubook 1,67 ghz (powerbook 5,6)

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:41:40 -0800

I fully retract the FUD statement. It was hastily tacked on as I was late leaving for a dinner appointment. My apologies for insinuating that you were an Apple shill trying to get Benoit to fork out extra dough for video hardware he may not need. Despite your conjectures, I'm very sure the problem ultimately boils down to what size display Benoit has. The 30" would require this extra VRAM and dual-link dvi cable that you're so keen on. If he has a 20" or 23" display, he should be able to get dual head working with his current hardware and some creative editing in his xorg conf. Also in dispute is just what TSS means by Dual head on that page and whether or not they are stating if something is possible or just supported. After reading this page: http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/ support/hardware/breakdown/index.php?hw_cat_id=4 (where they still frustratingly only refer to the 15" model with 128MB of VRAM), I can only assume that what they call "external video Yes*" is what I would call dual head support. Which makes clicking on the Video Information link that much more confusing when it says "Dual head: Probably not..." Most likely they are referring to dual-link dvi there. Perhaps someone at terra soft can clarify further. I will stick with my assertion that support from TSS or not, if Benoit has a 20" or 23" ACD, he will be able to hack it together in time with hard work and plenty of coffee. So keep hope Derick- Benoit may yet be able to remain booted into linux for the foreseeable future ;-D 

JL



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