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Valhalla,
You can run dual monitors but at the cost of performance and failure.
Maybe the new Pentium III will be able to handle this approach. Apart
from splitting the duties of the processor, you have two other BIG
problems. The processor assigns and processes the job, i.e. logic,
math, and I/O subsections of the processor. But, RAM has to be huge
anymore. Perhaps, 256MB would suffice. Second, the onboard memory of
the video board(s) has to be equally impressive. Both of these problems
WILL result in RAM conflicts which in turn lead to system lockup. (the
infamous "serious fault" or "system not responding" prompts from the
PC. Worse yet, your screens just lock up, stop displaying updated data,
and you do not even know what has happened. No doubt. Buy a second
system. I responded to a few posts today regarding use of a cable
modem. Here is what you do. Rely upon WIN95, 98, or NT's peer to peer
network capabilities. Buy a network hub ($25 to $100). The cable modem
will come equipped with a T-base-10 connection which goes into the hub.
All, (or both), of your PC's tie into the hub. Instant access from all
PC's to the internet via cable modem. Good Luck.
Valhalla wrote:
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> I have a question for the group about an issue that others might have
> tackled by now. Anyone running dual monitors under Win98? Would
> appreciate any experience with this, especially as to choice of any
> special video card required. The only one I've seen was as expensive as
> a 2nd computer.
>
> Thanks, Mark Scheier
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