2 users on one FC3 system?

[Dale Sykora]

Jeff Vian wrote:

> 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.
> 
Jeff,
	The original post mentioned design software.  He did not mention 
whether it was proprietary or FOSS, but design software is a niche 
market that generally has a larger percentage of proprietary software 
than FOSS.  GEDA is would be a FOSS example but Mentor/Cadence/other 
company have most of the market and they generally have restrictive 
licensing.  It seems that licensing considerations do need to be 
considered before purchasing hardware/software to verify the economic 
feasability.

Thanks,

Dale