[Ti] Virtual Desktop Firmware for iMac, eMac & iBook.

[Rod Duncan]

Found a firmware hack to provide dual monitor, virtual desktop 
support for my newly purchased iMac G5 (2.1Ghz) Considered the Intel 
iMac but just have too much invested in PPC software and don't want 
to suffer through "yet another" software platform change. I'll pass 
on dealing with "Dosetta".

The firmware monitor hack works better than great. My existing NEC 
20" LCD monitor is attached AND in vertical pivot mode. Monitor 
pivoting is now supported in Tiger. Hot damn! This patch was the 
final reason I decided on the PPC iMac G5. I have been using dual 
monitor's for years and couldn't imagine working without the freedom 
of dual screens.

Although the software is freeware, I was compelled to make a donation 
on his site.

Dual monitor image: (notice the monitor spanning)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/Harrington_1951/Dual%20Monitor/iMac-G5-Dual-Monitor.jpg

The firmware works with most iMac, eMac & iBook models. Here is a 
link to identify which are supported.
with the download link for the patch.

http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/supportlist_e.html
http://forum.macparts.de/viewforum.php?f=2

Rod