On the PC laptops that I deal with there is a BIOS key function that changes
which display is used by the machine. I wonder if Apple systems have a similar
keyboard hotkey function for turning display mirroring on/off.
> This is kinda a question for Derek (because I know he had the same
> problem) but if anyone else can answer (and perhaps help both of us)
> that would be cool.
>
> I'm trying to use the external monitor output of my laptop, which runs
> an ATI Rage 128 Mobility. I'm using XF86 4.3 and a 2.4 kernel. I'm
> using the framebuffer driver for the card though. The internal driver
> doesn't seem to work that well. (Internal to X) I'm running Yellowdog
> 3.0.
>
> When I boot with the external monitor connected I got some BIOS looking
> messages on a white screen with black text. Otherwise it isn't doing
> anything much. Especially after the machine goes to sleep. I do know
> about the m3mirror utility.
>
> Thanks,
> Ted
>
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