What monitor works with mac mini

I am new to the Apple/Mac computer world, I am considering a used Mac mini, I would like to know if I can use my old flat screen lcd monitor? Does anyone have any input on what specifications I should look for in a Mac mini?
Thanks in advance for any informatin.
Charles

That is an old Mini. It can't go higher than OSX 10.5.8.
Your Mini has a DVI video output port and you can get adopters to support VGA , S-Video and composite video monitors

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