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DateFri, 11 Jul 1997 15:51:38 +0300
FromYoav Cohen-Sivan <>
SubjectRe: Two Video Adapters - disable one?
This does not belong on linux-kernel. Please take it to private mail.


	Yoav


PS: I know my reply doesn't belong on linux-kernel either, but it is the
only way I can see to reach the masses who refuse to stop posting
unrelated drivel to this mailing-list.






Don Fisher wrote:
> 
> Yes, multiple video adapters are supported.  Both the Metrolink server
> and the Xi graphics server provide multihead capability.  And I think
> it
> is to be included in a future release of XF86.  None on the above
> solutions allow you to drag a window from one screen to another, like
> the MAC has done for over 10 years:-(  For me a major limitation.
> 
> There is a hardware solution proposed by Colorgraphic Communications
> 
> http://www.colorgfx.com/index.html
> 
> that is supoosed to allow dragging of windows in real time between
> screens.  A linux dirver has been promised but is currently (as of
> June)
> not available.
> 
> A software solution that allows dragging of windows is available for
> other "workstations" from XbigX.
> 
> http://www.x-software.com/Software/Xbigx/info.english.html
> 
> If we could convince them that linux was a viable market, it also
> might
> be an option.  But most linux users want the software for free.  And I
> think these folks  write software so they can eat.
> 
> don
>

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