Can I use one computer and display 2 desktops?

We have several computers that are attached to an LCD projector with a splitter so that the monitor and projector display the same image. Is there a way to set the display properties so that the monitor could show a different screen from what the projector is displaying? As an example...a DVD is being shown from the player in the computer on the projector and the teacher can work on e-mail, grades, etc. on the computer without interferring with the DVD?

This question was answered on May 9, 2006. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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In order to do what you are wanting to do you would require 2 different computers How a Y cable ( splitter ) works is it merely sends the data to 2 different visual devices rather then one This means that whatever one shows the other will have to be showing as well.

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Posted by Darren of Chandler-Gilbert Community College on May 9, 2006

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