Controlling monitors & video projectors with RandR

Conclusion

The X RandR extension gives Linux users better control over projectors and multi-headed installations, and the simple xrandr command-line tool offers a convenient interface for managing the RandR configuration. Although many proprietary drivers still don't support RandR, the RandR option works well with free X.org drivers for Intel, ATI, and nVidia graphics cards.

Infos

  1. RandR basics: http://keithp.com/~keithp/talks/randr/
  2. XRandR: http://www.x.org/wiki/Projects/XRandR

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