Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:11:41 -0400 From: Louis LeBlanc <FreeBSD@keyslapper.org> To: Robert Huff <roberthuff@rcn.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Two faced FreeBSD - or is that two headed? Message-ID: <20041020201141.GF69952@keyslapper.org> In-Reply-To: <16758.49455.624209.919408@jerusalem.litteratus.org> References: <A2A28DB6D52E084783ACD6E6C6F5D7900274F8D6@EMAILSERVER2.nemschoff.com> <20041020185545.GC69952@keyslapper.org> <4176B7D3.2030507@circlesquared.com> <20041020193306.GD69952@keyslapper.org> <20041020193614.GE69952@keyslapper.org> <16758.49455.624209.919408@jerusalem.litteratus.org>
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On 10/20/04 03:49 PM, Robert Huff sat at the `puter and typed: > > Louis LeBlanc writes: > > > Your config looks like I have to go shopping for another graphics > > card. > > > > Not sure if I can even get the same one now. > > Though they're not state-of-the-market, Matrox (with I have > always had good results) made dual-headed cards based on the > G400/450 series. What makes a dual headed card? My system invoice described the video card as follows: 128MB DDR GeForce FX 5200 Graphics Card with TV-Out and DVI 128FX52 So, I have a TV-Out *and* DVI port on this card. I take it this isn't the same, and I won't get the expected results by plugging the new monitor into this port? It just occurred to me that I do have onboard video, and that it should be decent at least. According to some of the reading I've already done, the different video cards won't be a problem. And, worst come to worst, I should be able "trade" (sshh! - she won't miss it anyway!) the audio upgrade that wouldn't work in FreeBSD with my wife's video upgrade (my audio upgrade was a modified SB Live card, and she also has onboard video). Her upgrade is the same card as mine - different part number, but I suspect that simply reflects a lot number. Cool. But I do have to get a second card - the multiple outputs in this card won't fit the bill, will it? Lou -- Louis LeBlanc FreeBSD@keyslapper.org Fully Funded Hobbyist, KeySlapper Extrordinaire :) http://www.keyslapper.org ԿԬ Going the speed of light is bad for your age.
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