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Different multi-monitor setups

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http://askubuntu.com – On my work laptop, I'm looking for a way to choose which monitor setup is attached (before login, or in GRUB) At work i have a Vertical 2208 Dell monitor, and at home i have U2711(horizontal) and sometimes I use the laptop "standalone". I can set the monitors up no problem, but it's annoying to have to do it every time. I would also like this configuration to include different wallpapers. Currently running Maverick, but will upgrade to 12.04. Currently using Xinerama and I have a Nvidia NVS 3100M Is there a way to configure Xorg for this, or is there an application i can install for this? (HowTos)

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Submitted by funckax on 03/09/2012 – Made popular on 03/09/2012

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