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multi-monitor setups with Linux

nomaster shows how to connect multiple monitors to your Linux computer:

this thingy and another: overview about video connectors
xrandr: the reliable tool for configuration
use case: presentations with a projector connected to your laptop

Examples

activate VGA and use it as an additional output above your laptop

 xrandr --output VGA1 --auto --above LVDS1 --primary

activate VGA and use it as a clone of your laptop display

 xrandr --output VGA1 --auto --same-as LVDS1

deactivate VGA

 xrandr --output VGA1 --off

Store ALL the quotes

mxey shows the Ruby on Rails application he developed to store chat quotes. Github: satq

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 # {{W|xrandr}}: the reliable tool for configuration
 # use case: presentations with a projector connected to your laptop
+=== Examples ===
+activate VGA and use it as an additional output '''above''' your laptop
+  xrandr --output VGA1 --auto --above LVDS1 --primary
+activate VGA and use it as a '''clone''' of your laptop display
+  xrandr --output VGA1 --auto --same-as LVDS1
+deactivate VGA
+  xrandr --output VGA1 --off
 == Store ALL the quotes ==