Mac Mini for Digital Signage?

I need to bring digital text and video on a vertical large plasma or lcd screen at least 42".
It should be text on top video in the bottom.
Is the Mac Mini output compatible with lets say a Sony PFM42X1/S?
Is the DVI output of the Mac Mini compatible with the DVI-D input of the Sony TV? Will the display be very sharp and clear?
I will turn the TV 90 degrees to a horizontal position? Is there a way the Mac Mini can go along with this??
And last not least, what software would be best to display the text and the video images simultanously?
Lots of questions, but I hope somebody of you has already done this and will be able to tell me if it works well or has any problems.
Thanks
Whodany
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