[P1] external monitor with closed lid on ibook G3

[J.C. Webber III]

Angus Wallace wrote:
> Probably your best bet is to use the hack (assuming you think it's 
> safe, and are comfortable with the associated risks), and then use the 
> ibook with the lid open and the LCD off, relying on your external 
> monitor for visuals. Remember that ibooks only have vga (not DVI) 
> output, so you should consider this when choosing an external monitor. 
> I haven't applied the hack myself, and so can't comment on its 
> stability, reliability or safety - or the effect it will have on your 
> warranty.

I was VERY pleased with that hack (I use past tense here because I've
upgraded to a PowerBook and given my iBook to my Dad).  But I didn't
dim the iBook's display or close the lid, I used it as a second display.

I've spent most of my career sitting in front of dual monitors, so
having the iBook hooked up to a monitor as a dual display was great.

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