This has just started to happen since 10.4.5 (combo upgrade and permissions corrected) When I connect a DVI to my Powerbook, while running, both screens go black and never come back. I have to power down the machine uncleanly. I have confirmed this with 2 different external monitors. This process worked flawlessly before 10.4.5: I would turn the Powerbook on and then connect the DVI (or connect it before I woke it up) and OS X would automatically recognize the external monitor and set it up to span both. Anyone else been doing this? Is it still working for you? Any guesses what I can do to fix it? I do this at least twice a day. TjL