2 display hook up

Hi Folks
I have a G4 Dual MDD and want to buy 2 new 20 in. cinema displays. I have the nvidia gforce4 Video card that has 1 ADC and 1 DVI connector. and I believe the New Displays use DVI and not ADC, is that correct?
So if I want 2 displays, will I have to get an adaptor to go from DVI to ADC? or do they come with adaptors?
thanks for your help

You will have to buy one ADC to DVI adapter.
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