DVI-I, DVI-D, help please!

When I ordered my Macbook I ordered the mini-DVI to DVI adaptor, and perhaps naively thought it would just plug straight into my Xerox monitor with its DVI socket.
But no. The mini-DVI to DVI cable from Apple, so I've since found out, is a DVI-D dual link socket. My monitor has a DVI-I single link plug. There are different pins in different places, and to cut a long story short no amount of physical force is going to make the plugs connect.
What can I do? Is it possible to purchase an adaptor, and does anyone know of a UK retailer that would be suitable? I've had a look on Google, but no joy.
Help would be gratefully received!
Ed

Hi there, thanks for the reply, I've been posting this question on a couple of forums and you are the first person to offer a possible solution! - I can't give yoe a 'helpful' mark cos this is not my thread tho - I think I may have been a little vague with my description of my problem though, I have found out that this is what I need:
http://www2.dvigear.com/dvfetodvma.html
However, $40 seems an awful lot to pay (not including shipping from the US!) to fix a £15 adapter that should work anyway!

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