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multi-monitor setups with Linux

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

  1. this thingy and another: overview about video connectors
  2. xrandr: the reliable tool for configuration
  3. 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