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added gnome 3 instructions to dual monitors.rst

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@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ GNOME 3
This guide is for users of the GNOME 3 or GNOME Shell desktop who do not use
proprietary drivers. In GNOME shell in the search box type *Displays* or in
GNOME shell or fall back mode go to :menuselection:`Applications --> System Tools --> System Settings`
Then select Displays. Set up your projector with the correct resolution and
then select Displays. Set up your projector with the correct resolution and
make sure that :guilabel:`Mirror displays` is **unchecked**
.. image:: pics/gnome3displays.png
@ -159,8 +159,8 @@ good idea to make a backup of any critical file before making changes::
user@linux:~ $ sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.old
Or for those using systems that use the root user instead of sudo, change to
root and enter::
For those using systems that use the root user instead of sudo, change to root
and enter::
root@linux: # cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.old
@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ terminal::
Or, as root::
root@linux: # nividia-settings
root@linux: # nvidia-settings
If you do not want to write the changes to your ``xorg.conf`` file simply run
the nVidia Settings program (:command:`nvidia-settings`) from your desktop's
@ -184,19 +184,19 @@ normal user run::
user@linux:~ $ nvidia-settings
Once you have opened nVidia Settings, click on :guilabel:`X Server Display
Configuration`. Then select the monitor you are wanting to use as your second
Configuration`. Select the monitor you are wanting to use as your second
monitor and click :guilabel:`Configure`.
.. image:: pics/nvlinux1.png
After clicking :guilabel:`Configure`, select :guilabel:`TwinView`. Then click
After clicking :guilabel:`Configure`, select :guilabel:`TwinView` and click
:guilabel:`OK`.
.. image:: pics/twinview.png
Click :guilabel:`Apply` and if you are happy with the way things look click
:guilabel:`Keep` to keep your new settings. Don't worry if all goes wrong the
settings will return back to the previous settings in 15 seconds without any
:guilabel:`Keep` to save your new settings. Don't worry if something goes wrong,
the settings will return back to the previous settings in 15 seconds without any
action. nVidia Settings should take care of selecting your optimum resolution
etc, but that can be changed as needed. When you are happy with everything click
on :guilabel:`Save to X Configuration File`.