Mini Display to VGA adapter doesn't fit

I have an older(2008) MacBook and the MIni display to VGA adapter I purchased doesn't fit my book. Is there one that I can buy that will fit?

The Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 model 6,1 and Mid 2010 model 7,1 White Unibody have a Mini DisplayPort. The Early 2006 model 1,1 through Early 2008 model 4,1s plus the Early and Mid 2009 model 5,2s have Mini-DVI ports.
Here's the various types of Mini-DVI to VGA adapters on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_15?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field -keywords=mini-dvi+to+vga&sprefix=mini-dvi+to+vga%2Caps%2C272

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