[ydl-gen] dvi/video out on alubook 1,67 ghz (powerbook 5,6)

[Derick Centeno]

Benoit:

Of course, you know where the dvi plug is.  I wasn't indicating that as 
your difficulty.

I had interpreted your question as a misunderstanding.

The limitation is with the firmware and the VRAM.  Xorg can interface 
no doubt with aspects of whatever is there, however it is unlikely to 
be able to overcome what the VRAM limits it to.  As you've got the same 
VRAM I have, you are limited to utilizing (for digital video output) a 
screen to be no more than a certain size (23 inches).  Although Xorg 
can be hacked it is much easier to investigate getting the maximum 
digital video out you can -- 64MG VRAM is definitely not it.

You may be lucky if you are still under the Apple warranty; you may 
still be unlucky in that Apple may choose to stick to your original 
"build to order" choice.

Best wishes...

On Jan 14, 2006, at 4:37 AM, Benoit Chesneau wrote:

> I mean with Xorg under linux .... I know where is the dvi out plug ;)
>
> On Jan 13, 2006, at 5:44 AM, Derick Centeno wrote:
>
>> Hi:
>> You may have overlooked the section of the manual which came with 
>> your laptop entitled, "Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display"; it 
>> may best describe your options.
>>
>> On Jan 11, 2006, at 7:47 PM, Benoit Chesneau wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Anyone know if it's now possible to use video/dvi out with this 
>>> powerbook (details on bottom)? I man dual head with the apple 
>>> ciindema display. Tell me :)
>>>
>>> - Benoît

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