Using External Monitor with Laptop Monitor as separate monitors

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Published on 2011-04-20T05:36:08Z Indexed on 2011/11/22 2:10 UTC
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I am trying to use 32"LCD monitor with my ubuntu 10.10 installation. I am trying to use my laptop screen and external monitor at the same time but having two separate desktops. I also want to use my laptop with 1280x800 resolution and external one with 1920 x 1080 using VGA.

However, ubuntu sees my external LCD as a CRT and provide 13....x... resolution at the best not above.

My graphics card driver is Nvidia 270.... driver.

Is ubuntu capable of using two monitors separately or should i give up?

Thank you

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