Ubuntu 9.04, Intel display driver problem (looks like bug 375545 is still with us)

[Rashkae]

Chris G wrote:

> Even sillier/more confusing, the original DVI-D cable works OK as well!
> Maybe it was the full reset (power on/off) of the monitor that fixed
> the problem.  I'm sure I'd already plugged the 'old' DVI-D cable in
> and out more than once.
> 

I had an Acer do something similar recently with windows.. The monitor
wouldn't work properly until I physically disconnected the power, then
it started working again.