Splitting screens

[Ejector]

I am trying to install a second monitor. Now, I am not try to have two displays, I am just after the exact same thing on each one, like an identical twin!!!!

Problem is I only have one plug, both monitors have the same type of plug, the little blue ones. Not the more modern long skinny ones.

Can I just use a splitter?
Do I need it amplified?

EJ

[Mac the Knife]

Just use a VGA splitter

http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/vs132.html

But many/most modern video cards have two outputs and upgrading your card to a dual-head would'nt cost you much more than a splitter & you'd have many more options.

[MightyGem]

Why would you want the same on each screen? Doesn't that defeat the object of having two screens: ie double the size of your desktop?