[Cialug] multiple monitors - different resolutions

[Tony Bibbs]

I'm not sure exactly how this works but I know you'll need the mergedfb 
option in xorg.conf and, of course two screen definitions.  There should 
be a few examples you can find Googling...I ran into a few by mistake 
trying to figure out my display problems from a few weeks ago.

--Tony

Jeff Davis wrote:
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> I'm using Suse 10.1 on an ibm thinkpad that I put onto a docking station and
> prefer to use both the notebook screen and a (docking station) attached monitor.
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> Having all that dual screen real estate is awesome, but I'm having issues
> with the resolution difference between the notebook and flat panel monitor.
> (Some of the problem is probably related to the fact
> that the monitor maxes out at 1280 x 1024.)
> 
> I don't see where I can config separate resolutions for each display, or
> perhaps this is not currently supported.  Has anyone else run into this issue?
> 
> (I do have the linux ATI drivers already installed.)
> 
> - -Jeff Davis
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