Mac-VGA-Adaptor to VGA-DVI-Adaptor: Is it possible?

Well, I've never tried this but I'm wondering if it's possible to hook up a really old Apple Display to a newer Mac which only has DVI?
To accomplish this it would be neccessary to use a Mac-VGA Adaptor like this:
This will change the connector from DB-15
to Standard VGA.
Next I'd like to connect this VGA connector to the Mac via the usually included DVI-VGA Adaptor.
Can anybody tell me if this is possible at all? I know that the solution would be FAR from perfect, but this would only be used occasionally for connecting not-that-old Macs (G3, G4) for testing purposes. If it's not possible I'll just get at least a VGA display for that. But I could get an old Apple Display for free, hence the asking...
Thanks for your time!
Björn

Hi-
I don't see why it wouldn't work, though you could just get a DVI to DB15 adapter. Google the term "DVI to DB15" for more options.

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