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Hi folks,

I just recently installed an old Nvidia GeForce 8400 dual head video card in my LL 2.2 machine and am loving the extra space. However, this morning I tried to access virtual console 1 (Ctrl + Alt + 1) and just got a blank screen. I have an application that runs in the background full time on that virtual console, and I could not see its status. I then tried the other virtual consoles with the same results.....no terminal prompt, just a black screen.

Is there an issue with accessing virtual consoles when using multiple monitors??? This always worked fine when I was using a single screen....

Ken

Not sure if it's the same on earlier versions of LL, I am using 2.4 beta and to open tty1 you can use Ctrl Alt F1.

Yes.....that always worked before with single screens. Now with dual screens it just goes to a blank screen. I can use CONSPY to see the virtual console....so I know they are working. It is just confusing that the CTRL + ALT option does not.....

I use an extra screen with my netbook it works on both screens on my system.

Interesting....well it isn't a deal breaker, but sure is a bit inconvenient.....LOL. Be nice to figure out how to get it back.

My display settings are set with both displays set to "same as" on the position selector drop down menu.