Sorry, no. I've only used multiple monitors with Intel graphics. Intel 9xx and earlier has a nasty "feature" where if the total pixels of the combined monitors exceeds a hard limit, it will automatically and silently exit 3D mode. Not fun when running gnome-shell and you plug in an external monitor that is too big... But otherwise, multiple monitors work great.
"Linux is easy if you stay within the sanctioned and approved packages supplied by the distro vendor, and should you need support, the distro vendor is your first line of support.
So, I ask, how is this better or even different from iOS and it's maligned Walled Garden? "
a) You have a choice of distros with compatible applications. (You even have the - suicidal for anything by learning purposes - option to create your own distro!)
b) You have the option to self support or buy support from any competent vendor, because the source is available to everyone. (I've noticed that real open source support companies tend to add proprietary "extras" that can't be supported by another support vendor, trying to make a living with a little lockin - just avoid using those if you want to keep your support options open.)
The ability to buy support from any vendor is *huge* business advantage. If you have the expertise or money to pay someone, you can get that bug fixed or add that feature without waiting for the only, or even your primary, support vendor.
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Sorry, no. I've only used multiple monitors with Intel graphics. Intel 9xx and earlier has a nasty "feature" where if the total pixels of the combined monitors exceeds a hard limit, it will automatically and silently exit 3D mode. Not fun when running gnome-shell and you plug in an external monitor that is too big... But otherwise, multiple monitors work great.
"Linux is easy if you stay within the sanctioned and approved packages supplied by the distro vendor, and should you need support, the distro vendor is your first line of support.
So, I ask, how is this better or even different from iOS and it's maligned Walled Garden? "
a) You have a choice of distros with compatible applications. (You even have the - suicidal for anything by learning purposes - option to create your own distro!)
b) You have the option to self support or buy support from any competent vendor, because the source is available to everyone. (I've noticed that real open source support companies tend to add proprietary "extras" that can't be supported by another support vendor, trying to make a living with a little lockin - just avoid using those if you want to keep your support options open.)
The ability to buy support from any vendor is *huge* business advantage. If you have the expertise or money to pay someone, you can get that bug fixed or add that feature without waiting for the only, or even your primary, support vendor.