> > From: Marilyn Fulper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/02/23 Wed PM 01:59:28 EST > To: <[email protected]> > 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+.
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