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Re: [trinity-users] Configuring two monitors connected to the same computer

From: Ken Heard <kenslists@...>
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:21:24 +0700
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On 2015-12-22 16:34, iadest@... wrote:
> I'm using two 21" CRT displays, one connected to my notebook's 
> dock's VGA, second to DVI using DVI-HDMI converter and HDMI-VGA 
> converter. Then only VGA-Sun cable is connected to monitor. In my
> case, having such "adapter ladder" makes system forget about 
> monitor's default modes, obtained in Linux by VESA digital signals.
> To fix the problem, I have a shell script which starts when my
> laptop is docked or starts docked. This script consists of xrandr
> commands, like: - Turn off notebook's internal display - Turn VGA
> monitor on - Insert modeline to DVI. - Turn on DVI, right of VGA. -
> Select resolution from inserted modeline. Personally I couldn't fix
> the problem in any GUI solution, or without modelines. MCbx

All of which raises the question: "What is the "Monitor and Display"
option in the TDE Control Centre is for?"

Ken

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