[ubuntu-uk] Graphics Card/Dual Monitor

[Russell Green]

Michael G Fletcher wrote:
> James Hooker wrote:
>   
>> Hi Everyone -
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone had any successful experiences with dual  
>> monitors on Ubuntu, and maybe recommend a good graphics card that is  
>> well supported and up to the task?
>>
>> Im going to be running dual 24"screens (hopefully) if that's any help!
>>
>> Thanks Everyone,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> me at jameshooker.com
>>
>> www.jameshooker.com
>>
>>
>>     
> I think you would do well to avoid Ati cards IMO (my friends have them 
> and they have nothing but troubles).  I have Nvidia on both my laptop 
> and desktop, and run the proprietary drivers and use the nvidia-settings 
> tool to adjust resolution and dual monitor modes with no problems.
>
>   

nvidia-settings is great tool, I use it daily on my laptop to hook up to 
my tv.Ati's linux support is terrible, Nvidia is definitely the way to go.