View source for Enabling dual-monitor setup (NVidia only)

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We've made it possible for users to adjust their video settings in order to configure for dual-monitor setup.
This works solely for NVidia video cards. In order to configure for dual-monitor setup, type the following at the command prompt:

   gksudo /opt/netapps/bin/nvidiaconfig

In most cases, the script will ask you to reboot. The reboot can be postponed, but changing the video configuration won't work until then.

After reboot, run ''<tt>gksudo /opt/netapps/bin/nvidiaconfig</tt>'' again. Choose ''"twinview"'' in the configuration window to enable the secondary monitor. Click ''<tt>apply</tt>'' to try new settings and do not forget to press the ''<tt>"Save config file"</tt>'' button when done.


To figure out whether you have an NVidia card at all, enter the command:

   lspci|grep -i vga|grep -i nvidia

if that shows any output, you have an NVidia card.