One machine -> Two keyboards & monitors

[zaobz]

Hi,
Not exactly an Ubuntu question, but
using linux, is it possible to setup a system, sharing one machine (CPU, RAM, HDD, etc) but to be used with 2 persons? (2 keyboards, mouse, monitors)

Any hints on what or where to look-at is appreciated! TIA!

[comwiz7]

http://www2.userful.com/products/userful-multiplier

This sounds like what you're talking about. Haven't tried it though.

[BennBuntu]

quick search found a slashdot Q&A

http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/04/27/021241

[smokinXP]

Not sue what your end result is supposed to be but it sounds like you need a KVM switch.

• K - keyboard
• V - video
• M - mouse

You can connect as many keyboard, mice and screens as you want depending on the typr of KVM switch you get. Their are local devices and network devices available.

If I'm way off track then add another post to explain what you are trying to achieve and I'll respond appropriately.

Edit
I took a look at the link from BennBuntu's post and now I understand! Forget my suggestion and please let me know how you do. Looks like there are many possibilities but you nee to have the right hardware. kudos to BennBuntu for being on the ball...

[comwiz7]

Not sue what your end result is supposed to be but it sounds like you need a KVM switch.

    * K - keyboard
    * V - video
    * M - mouse

You can connect as many keyboard, mice and screens as you want depending on the typr of KVM switch you get. Their are local devices and network devices available.

A KVM allows you to control multiple computers through one keyboard and mouse. Zaobz is asking for a software solution to make one computer simulate two or more by connecting additional peripherals.

[koenn]

Hi,
Not exactly an Ubuntu question, but
using linux, is it possible to setup a system, sharing one machine (CPU, RAM, HDD, etc) but to be used with 2 persons? (2 keyboards, mouse, monitors)

Any hints on what or where to look-at is appreciated! TIA!

It's possible, but I've never done it.
Here's a small howto : http://linuxgazette.net/124/smith.html

[zaobz]

quick search found a slashdot Q&A

http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/04/27/021241

Looks like this is exactly what I'm looking for! thx!
I'll try it out when i get home from work