On Mon, 2005-01-24 at 20:24 -0800, Nifty Hat Mitch wrote: > 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. > What!! F/OSS does not limit licensing as does that other os. Linux is multi-user and AFAIK all software installed that is not proprietary and otherwise restricted can be used by multiple users freely. I think licensing is not an issue in getting things working, and even if it is of concern later that is after the first hurdle is crossed. > -- > T o m M i t c h e l l > spam unwanted email. > SPAM, good eats, and a trademark of Hormel Foods. >
