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iMac G5 screen spanning

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ste0x

macrumors newbie
Original poster
May 5, 2007
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Hi.

I was just wondering if the iMac G5's (the late 2005 models, last ones without isight i think) can support using a VGA/DVI monitor as a proper spanned second display with something like screen spanning doctor that works on the old iBooks, rather than just mirroring whatever is on the iMac display.
 
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vga4life

macrumors 6502
Jun 16, 2004
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ste0x said:
Hi.

I was just wondering if the iMac G5's (the late 2005 models, last ones without isight i think) can support using a VGA/DVI monitor as a proper spanned second display with something like screen spanning doctor that works on the old iBooks, rather than just mirroring whatever is on the iMac display.
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Works like a champ. In fact, it's the same patch as the old iBooks - Screen Spanning Doctor, FTW.
 
Luap

Luap

macrumors 65816
Jul 5, 2004
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I used this on my Rev a G5 iMac. Works so well that you have to wonder why Apple didnt do it themselves.. Actually, I could answer that, but I cant be bothered.
 
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Dave00

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Dec 2, 2003
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Pittsburgh
Anyone have a bad experience doing this on an iMac G5 (the ones before the iSight)? I'd been told it could hurt the mother board - which is an issue because I've already had one go bad. But, I'd really like a second monitor to use both with my iMac and my macBook, I do a lot of photo retouching.

Dave
 
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