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HELP dual monitors

Dec 26, 2006 2:49AM PST

I have an ibook G4 and what to set up a dual monitor setup using my ibooks monitor and another external monitor. Can this be done??? I am trying to do thi by using the monitor adapter cable but all i get is the same image on both displays, i want to make it seem as i have one large monitor. Please Help.

Ian

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See if this link helps.
Dec 26, 2006 4:45AM PST
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i found it
Dec 26, 2006 7:05AM PST

The dummies.com told me how to only if my computer supported it, which it doesnt. So i found this on another form.

"The graphic chip in the new iBooks is the same as the one in the PowerBooks, therefore it is possible to have a desktop extension on a second monitor.

They provide a (german) AppleScript doing the changes here: http://www.heise.de/ct/03/16/links/192.shtml

Little translation: Use only the script 'iBookScreenEnhancer'. If you launch it, it checks wheter your iBook is capable of handling two monitors. If yes, it asks you a question; answer 'Ja' for enabling the multimonitor feature, 'Nein' for disabling. Afterwards you can de-select monitor synchronization in the monitor system preferences."

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Great, hope it works out for you.
Dec 26, 2006 7:08AM PST

Let us know if it does as advertised

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got it
Dec 26, 2006 8:41AM PST

yes i got this to work, it helps if you know a little bit of german but not much is needed.