2.4ghz MacBook Pro/30" Cinema Display Compatibility

I have a 15" 2.4ghz MacBook Pro (Intel Core 2 Duo) ...can hook it up to a 30" Cinema Display at the full resolution? If so, what adapter do I need?
Thanks!

can hook it up to a 30" Cinema Display at the full resolution?
Yes.
what adapter do I need?
A dual-link DVI cable or a Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter depending on the computer's ports.
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