Mac Powerbook vs. PC laptop cable to LCD projector

My daughter has a Mac powerbook and will be showing a slideshow from her Mac for a wedding rehearsal dinner. We have borrowed an LCD projector to use. Are the cables the same for Mac lap as for PC lap to hook up to the LCD projector?  Thanks. 

You bet! Just let me know!
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