how to make Windows laptop temporarily act as dual monitor for my Linux desktop?

snr8fl3 · 04-14-2009, 03:36 AM

Is there a way to do that?
Do I have to install some client software on the Windows laptop and some kind of screen streaming server on the Linux desktop?

Crito · 04-14-2009, 07:41 AM

No

You could use remote desktop software or X forwarding but neither will act like a dual monitor setup.

MH Vishal · 04-15-2009, 06:44 AM

Hopefully a lot of dual screen issues will start being worked out when 8.04 comes out. Hot plugging support would make things a lot more likable. I generally flick my second screen on and off as needed and restarting X for that is a pain.

When it's going nicely with hotplug I imagine little finishing touches and better GUIs will come along with the easier initial setup.