Connect iBook to LCD TV?

Hi,
Wonder if anyone can help...I am trying to connect my iBook G3 to my Phillips LCD TV. My problem is the cable. I am using the supplied DVI to VGA connector, however my TV has the same VGA connection on it. In other words two females and it therefore will not connect together.
I understand another option is to use the Apple S-Video + headphone jack for sound. Is this the only option or is one able to get hold of a DVI to "male" VGA connector.
Thanks
Philip

Reading Douglas McLaughlin's User Tip:
Because the Apple Video Adapter is video only, you will also need to buy an audio "Y" cable to get the audio out of your headphone port and into your TV. If you have already purchased an Apple A/V Cable and your computer requires the Apple Video Adapter for the video, you can still use the A/V Cable for the audio out of your iBook.
So, yes, it's normal not to get audio with just the video cable.
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