On Mon, Jan 24, 2005 at 10:38:42AM -0500, Analog Kid wrote: .... > Is it possible for the two of us to work on the same system (i.e. > CPU) simultaneously under different user logins? We do have 2 > monitors, 2 keyboards and 2 mouses. What is the best way to accomplish > this task so that we both can share the available computing power > simultaneously? Do we have to build a mini-LAN? In that case would we > need another CPU? > > Any inputs will be appreciated. Two display cards (monitors), two keyboards, two mice two seats is not easy to get working. I have never seen it done satisfactorly... little stuff like audio will bother you. You will find that it is easier to take advantage of X windows and or NFS from a modest machine to your bigger box. A point to point mini LAN with no DNS can be quick. You will not have two AGP slots, a second GFX card on PCI would be very SLOW so even if you got it working one seat will be lesser than the first. Others have commented on potential issues with software licensing. -- T o m M i t c h e l l spam unwanted email. SPAM, good eats, and a trademark of Hormel Foods.
