Can I use 2 monitors with one computer?

[callmekilo]

I would like to be able to log in one one screen name and somehow hit a
button and either log into another XP account on the other minitor. Or
stay in the first account and use open up a new moonitor, like opening
up a new screen. What's the best way to do this?

 

[Guest]

Callmekilo,
I don't think it is possible to log onto 2 accounts (could be wrong).
However, you can use 2 monitors for 1 account. You will need one of the
following...
1. A video card with 2 standard monitor outputs.
2. A video card like mine, has 1 standard monitor out and 1 TV out. With
this I can run the same display on the monitor and my TV, at the same time if
I want.
3. A second video card (one onboard and one AGP, or, one AGP and one PCI,
or, 2 PCI).

I believe you may have the option of using 2 monitors as one large workspace
(mouse can move between the two) but I haven't tried this yet. For now I just
have the same thing showing on both TV and monitor. It's still nice for
playing games on the TV or working with video.

Hope this helps.
-Shawn