Use MBP to drive projector slide show / are special connectors needed?

Hi all,
Need to run a picture slide show this weekend at a banquet hall for a friends reception. The people at the hall tell me "No Problem" we have all the connectors etc. to run from a computer.
Worried that when I get there (too far to travel ahead of time) I might encounter problems.
I have the dvi to vga connector that came with MBP. Was planning to just run a slide show from iPhoto.
Anybody know if these projectors would typically run with this connector hook-up?
Any tips or advice greatly appreciated.
David Stamm

They should. Most projectors use VGA so if you have the proper adaptor for the computer then you can connect a standard VGA cable from the adaptor to the projector. But if you want to avoid any last minute surprises I would go look at the projector and cables that will be supplied at the presentation. Take your computer with you so you can test it out to be sure everything will work properly.

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