Connecting a 20" Cinema Display (Aluminium) to a iMac 27" with????

Hello,
according to www.apple.com the Mini DisplayPort/Dual-Link DVI Adaptor is only compatible with MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air equipped with a Mini DisplayPort...
I would like to link my iMac with this beautiful monitor I had hooked to my 1st generation Mac Book Pro... is there a way to do it? I was thinking to buy the Mini DisplayPort/Dual-Link DVI Adaptor, but I HAVE to be sure about its compatibility with the iMac, since it's quite expensive...
Any other solutions?
Best Regards
Stefano

I just purchased the new iMAC 27' Quad Core i5 and I wonder if I can attach a Apple Cinema Display 24' as a second monitor?
Yes, you can.
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