Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> __/ [ Jim ] on Tuesday 18 July 2006 18:59 \__
>
>> mlw wrote:
>>
>>> Across my desk I have three monitors, two are connected to one computer
>>> via an nVidia dual head card. The third is connected to a second
>>> computer. I used the program "x2x" to share the keyboard across the two
>>> systems seamlessly.
>>>
>>> I have CNN with TVTime, AIM with gaim, running on one 17" LCD flat
>>> screen, I have a bunch of programs spread across the two 19" 1280x1024
>>> LCD flat screens.
>>>
>>> The only sad thing is that I can't drag programs from one machine to
>>> another.
>>>
>>> I have OpenOffice.org, a wealth of office type programs, a wealth of
>>> development programs, and all the infrastructure I could imagine.
>>>
>>> Oh, and yes, I haven't bought software in years.
>>>
>>> What's not to love about Linux?
>>
>> I'm gonna piss on your parade now, as far as screens go at least.
>>
>> My home workstation has 2x15" panels on USB to VGA controllers, and two
>> 19" panels on my NVidia 6200V+ triple-head. The TVO on the card is
>> connected to a Casio 2" pocket TV. I basically run three screens, one at
>> 320x200, one at 2048x768 and one at 2536x1200 UBER real estate. Off one
>> box. :)
>
> SuSE is quite suitable, if not optimal, for dual-head settings (sorry to
> be excluding other distros from this argument). It's also dual-aware,
> unlike other platforms you might find. Ubuntu, on the other hand, needs an
> extra module to support multi-head displays.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Roy
>
that's why I use it. SuSE, that is. I actually enjoy my desktop experience
now, whereas before all I wanted to do with computers basically was string
a whole bunch of 'em together. Linux has given me a whole new avenue to
explore regarding business ideas (some of which I'm actually putitng into
practice as I type (literally!)). :)
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