Re: One computer, two screens, keyboards and mouses?

From: Jimi Hullegård (ask-for-real-email_at_nothotmail.com)
Date: 10/09/04


Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 19:09:58 +0200

Gregory Toomey wrote:
> Jimi Hullegrd wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I want a system (ie computer) that can handle two simultaneous
>> users, each with their own set of screen, keyboard and mouse.
>>
>> Since I use Windows now, I wanted to continue using windows. And I
>> found a company that can make that possible:
>> http://www.aldenassociates.net/
>>
>> But then I have gotten suggestions about FreeBSD, and that it can do
>> this without special hardware. Apperantly it's called multiuser.
>> Is that correct? Can I have a true multiuser system with FreeBSD and
>> only one computer? If so, what is needed?
>> And since I never ever has tried FreeBSD, how difficult is it to get
>> the system up and running for a total newbie like me?
>> I looked at www.freebsd.org and found nothing of real value when
>> searching for multiuser.
>
> Its a gimmick that Jetway is promoting with a particular motherboard.

ah... Is it these 2-User TWIN series?
http://www.jetway.com.tw/evisn/product/twin/index.htm

Thanks for pointing me in that direction, even though you don't seem to
belive in this. (I can't see why not)

> Just use two PCs and forget about this fluff.

Then I'd rather try the Alden Duet system (se link above).
Why do you think this is fluff? I think it's a really good idea.

/Jimi



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