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From: jdh@punjab.udev.cdc.com
Newsgroups: comp.unix.aux
Subject: Multiple Monitors on A/UX
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Date: 15 Oct 90 20:16:33 GMT
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Organization: Control Data Corp., Arden Hills, MN
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I have read previously in this newsgroup that A/UX cannot handle multiple
monitors.  Well, we just got some Mirror PixelView IIs (19 inch black&white)
to go along with our Apple RGBs.  The two work fine together in Mac OS mode
and, as expected, only one will work in A/UX.  Now some questions:

1. Does Apple document anywhere that multiple monitors do not work?  I could
not find any reference to this in the README files, release notes, or manuals.
(I looked for references for monitor and video in the indices.)  I only heard
about this throught the net.

2. Does Apple have any plans to fix this problem?

3. The only way I can switch monitors for A/UX is to shut down, crack open the
case, and physically swap the positions of the video boards (the left most
video board is used by A/UX).  Does anyone know of a software method of
switching A/UX's monitor?


Thanks for any insight.

Jeff Holmbeck
Control Data Corporation
jdh@udev.cdc.com
(612)482-3255