Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:40:12 +0430 From: "Lee Harr" <missive@hotmail.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: 1 cpu + 2 monitors + 2 keybord/mouse + FreeBSD, is it possible?? Message-ID: <BAY2-F26863491BB69941C29CA5AB1840@phx.gbl>
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> FreeBSD is multi-user right? I know this setup but >only when other users are logging in remotely via >another pc. I just want to know if it is possible for >me to just buy 1 more monitor, a mouse and a keyboard >and just dig a hole between my brother's room and mine >and share with him my pc. This comes up occasionally, and it can be hard to find much information about it. Here is one such discussion: http://www.dbforums.com/showthread.php?p=3893544 My understanding is that it is not possible with FreeBSD without quite a bit of hacking. There has been some activity along these lines using Linux however: http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/3100/1/ http://www.userful.com/ Keep in mind that you would also need another video card (or possibly a supported dual-head video card). A much simpler alternative would be to use an old system as a "thin" terminal. Where I live, systems that can be used like that are often considered junk and can be had for free. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
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