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You can also choose to install two displays. Two displays will allow you to create one large desktop. If you have installed a PCI Express or AGP video card, then you can install one or more additional PCI cards. You can also get dual display by buying an AGP or PCI Express card that contains two video outputs. Figure 5.9 shows two displays connected to the same computer.

Figure 5.9: Two displays attached to the same computer

The virtual large desktop provided by two displays is a great feature. I use two displays commonly. It allows me to be working on one display and surf or read email on the other display.