DVI connectors are different

I have a G5 power MAC with a 23" cinema display, connected to the DVI connector on the left (as viewed from the back).
I just purchased a nice 19" no-name monitor that has a DVI port (as well as a VGA connector) at a great price and purchased a 5' extension so that it could reach the PowerMac. WoW, now I can have my application spread accross 2 displays---BUT , I see that the other DVI connector is DIFFERENT!!. It has a bigger shell and does not use screws to secure it and the dvi cable will not connect! What gives??? Other than that, the connector looks the same.
Is this for a special type of monitor???, do i need an adapter??
Thanks

The other one you're seeing is Apple's proprietary ADC connector (which they no longer use). You'll need to find an ADC to DVI connector (or an ADC to VGA connector) to use your other monitor.

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