Apple VGA Display Adapter extend desktop?

If I buy the Apple VGA Display Adapter will I be able to extend the desktop on my iMac G5?
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    I beleive you have the first gen Aluminum, correct? - http://support.apple.com/kb/SP16

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  • Apple TV lag on extended desktop

    Hello everyone!
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    Hi,
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    Hi,
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  • Streatch Moniter versus extended desktop

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  • Macbook dual VGA display output

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  • Dual displays ("extended desktop") on the iBook

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    Thank you for yor help.
    I have one more question to ask? If I use the LCD TV like Sony or Samsung with the New i-Mac will I loose deskspace on the LCD TV due to the low resolution on the LCD TV? I thought the LCD TV was a good idea since it has all the input for all my DVD player, TV box?, Nintendo, and the VHS?, but I was told that LCD TV might not be too compatible for use with a computer.
    How do I put all my stuff on a Apple 23" LCD display I only can find adapters that can only take one peripheral at a time, and I don't want to re plug a TV box each time I want to watch TV. It looks like I need a box for use with Apple display with 3~4 input and S video, and HDMI input for the HD stuff?
    Again thank you for all your help.
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  • Can my extended desktop on my iMac be treated as a separate desktop vs just an extension ?

    When I plugged in an external monitor via thunderbolt to DVI cable, I was hoping to gain an additional view of the various desktops.  instead I got an extension of my current desktop, which is really cumbersome to move through various appellations i have open, e.g. Fusion 6.0 seems to want to stay on all the desktops I swish through.
    Mark

    Hi markpaq, 
    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
    With an external display, there are two different arrangements you can set. You can either use a mirrored display or extended desktop. Please use the attached article for more information on configuring your external displays. 
    OS X: How to use multiple displays with your Mac in Mountain Lion and earlier
    Have a great day, 
    Joe

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