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

From: Gregory Toomey (nospam_at_bigpond.com)
Date: 10/09/04 

Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 04:02:54 +1000

Jimi Hullegård wrote:

> 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

It only comes with windows drivers.

gtoomey