Network and multiple screens - please help

Question

As a designer I've always used two screens running from one mac to spread around my open information boxes.
Just received a new g5 with Snow Leopard but only have one monitor socket.
The mac is networked vie ethernet cable to the internet and other macs and pcs in the office
Many years ago I had two macs connected to a direct ethernet cable (no router) and was able to share the screens by nudging the mouse pointer off one screen and onto the other mac.
Whats the terminology for this type of network?
Is it possible for me to keep the new G5 on its ethernet network to access printers, pc, internet,.. and also connect to the other mac using this mouse push through screen sharing feature.
Thanks
Ed

Answer 1

Hi
Just to clarify: there's no such thing as a G5 any more. The model I think you mean would be a MacPro. If you look at the back of the Graphics Card you should see at least one Mini Display Port. This will allow you to connect a second monitor. Some MacPros come with two allowing 3 Monitors. This link will explain it more:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shopmac/family/macpro?mco=MTg5MTY5NDQ
Look at the graphic in the bottom right hand corner. To get this to work you will need one of these:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A
Or depending which Monitor you have, one of these:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A
Many years ago I had two macs connected to a direct ethernet cable (no router) and was able to share the screens by nudging the mouse pointer off one screen and onto the other mac. Whats the terminology for this type of network?
Remote Management or ARD - Apple Remote Desktop. It's built-into every mac.
Is it possible for me to keep the new G5 on its ethernet network to access printers, pc, internet,.. and also connect to the other mac using this mouse push through screen sharing feature?
Yes.
Tony