Display question

[Derick Centeno]

> 
> From: Marilyn Fulper <fulpermarilyn at uams.edu>
> Date: 2005/02/23 Wed PM 01:59:28 EST
> To: <yellowdog-newbie at lists.terrasoftsolutions.com>
> Subject: Display question
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am new to the list and am not sure if my subscription has been accepted or
> not, but thought  would try because I am under a deadline.
> 
> I think I have loaded Yellowdog 4.0.1 on a mac mini. I have rebooted and
> that's about as far as I have gotten.  I can't read my monitor...the image
> is vibrating so fast, I can't really see what to do. I used  the text
> install because of this issue but now I can't see do do anything else.  The
> monitor is an old 17 inch mac monitor.  I have a newer 15 inch flat screen
> but it  doesn't have the right  plug (ADC and I need DVI) The mini came with
> an  adaptor but it is  VGA to DVI.
> 
Dear Marilyn:
If I understand you correctly you appear to be using old CRT technology as your 
monitor whereas all current Macs are optimized for Digital displays; flatscreen 
CRTs are not digital. This may be the basis of your complaint; connect your 
computer to a digital screen and I'm sure you'll be fine and your installation 
can proceed readily. The most reasonably priced digital displays I've seen go 
for about $330+. 

Best wishes...