[clue-tech] two monitors - the new fad

[Mike Staver]

I too am a web developer, and have gotten hooked on two monitor setups. 
I normally have my editor open on the main screen, while I have my SQL 
manager open on the other, while also having my browser up on the second 
screen to easily monitor my work.

Ofcourse, I can also think of some nice things to do with the second 
screen when it's not in use - such as watch DVDs :)

Jeff Schroeder wrote:
> Jeff asked:
> 
>> But, trying to be open-minded, I put the questions to the cluebies:
>>
>> Who's using two monitors?
>> Why?
>> Are you more/less efficient with your work?
> 
> I "consolidated" several computers into a single workstation in my 
> office, and ended up with two identical 17" LCD monitors.  I figured it 
> would be a good chance to play with my XOrg settings and fire up two 
> displays, so I did it.
> 
> It was absolutely amazing.  I *love* having dual displays, and now I 
> really feel cramped on my laptop (which is "widescreen" at 1440x960) 
> because I'm so used to sliding windows from monitor to monitor as I 
> need them.  I'm much more efficient because I don't have to keep 
> alt-tabbing to switch windows.  My work involves web development, so 
> I'm often looking at a web page, then switching to my edit window, then 
> switching to the web page to refresh, etc.  Since both windows are big, 
> they eclipse each other on a standard screen-- but on a dual-head 
> display they're side-by-side.
> 
> It may not be for everyone, but for me it was one of those things that 
> once I did it, I never want to go back. :)
> 
> $0.02,
> Jeff
> 
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