Harvey,
 It's a matter of the cable used.
 
 The following quote is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI
 
 "The long flat pin on a DVI-I connector is longer than the same pin on a 
 DVI-D connector, so it is not possible to connect a male DVI-I to a 
 female DVI-D by removing the 4 analog pins. It is possible, however, to 
 connect a male DVI-D cable to a female DVI-I connector. Many flat screen 
 LCD monitors have only the DVI-D connection so that a DVI-D male to 
 DVI-D male cable will suffice when connecting the monitor to a 
 computer's DVI-I female connector.
 
 Sorry it took so long to answer your question.
 
 Tim

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From: Harvey Rose <[log in to unmask]>
> I looking to buy a new monitor LCD type. My computer is a Pentium III 
> 450Hz. (old) with ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON (ATI) Card with DVI-I connector. 
> If I purchase a monitor such as the Samsung 216BW which has a DVI-D 
> connector will this be compatible with this video card.. I'm using 
> Windows 98SE right now. When I get a new computer or build one I want 
> this monitor to be able to be used on the upgrade. Purchasing such a 
> monitor is it backward compatible to my computer now or should I be 
> purchasing a different monitor?
> 
> Harvey
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