[Sussex] external video output

[Desmond Armstrong]

> I have a Sony Vaio, with Windows XP and Mandriva 2008 (I have not had 
> the courage to upgrade or re-install to 2009 yet!)
>
> how can I get the external video output to work under Linux - on 
> Windows the Fn keys will put the computer into the right mode of 
> course, but do these function under Linux - I have tried to output to 
> my TV, but without success
As we get to newer systems they do become more capable.

What model is your vaio?
Now what video card do you have in your vaio?

It is worth getting on to the latest Mandriva.
In 6 weeks I will have the Mandriva 2009.1 (Spring Edition) PWP