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From: jg@crl.dec.com (Jim Gettys)
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Subject: Re: Multi head X server for DS 5000
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Date: 14 Aug 90 14:14:31 GMT
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I normally refer to this as "multi-screen" as it is multiple screens
on a single user workstation, rather than a workstation with two of
everthing....  Up to three screens are possible in a DS5000.

> Will the first rev of the multi-headed DS 5000 support a PX (Sony 19")
> and a monochrome monitor?

First release will likely be just CX support; PX didn't quite get finished
in time, I believe.

> If not, will any rev?  

Yup.  If it doesn't make it the next release (which seems likely at this
point), it should make the one after... 

> If the above combination will ever work, can I go ahead and order the
> hardware now?

Probably; I think the displays are now orderable seperately.  Whether
everything is in place for customer orders I don't know for sure; for a while
the options appeared in the price list, but couldn't be ordered yet.  
I think that's been taken care of now, but don't know for sure.

Displays are customer installable equipment, so you can install it yourself
anytime.  Takes a small screw driver, and about 3 minutes, and is very easy
to do.  We got the packaging right this time.

> If so, what parts do I need? 

Here are various part numbers for display options, you
also have to add the appropriate monitor.  Remember that
the CX is 1024x864 and the PX is 1280x1024, so the monitors
can't be interchanged.

PMAG -BB    DS5000 8PL COLOR			(CX)
PMAG -CB    DS5000 8PL 2D ACCEL			(PX)

				- Jim