Re: Kernel thoughts of a Linux user

From: Tomas Carnecky
Date: Mon Nov 22 2004 - 06:22:23 EST


Helge Hafting wrote:
Is it possible to have two or more 'workstations' on one computer?

Yes - thats what the "ruby" kernel patch is all about. I have a computer
with two "workstations" at home. Compared to two computers, it
saves space, power, parts, and above all - administrative work. Only one
machine to upgrade, secure, configure.


Thanks, that's what I've been looking for...

From the documentation:
The main problem up to this date (November 2004) is that linux kernel has only one behaviour regarding multiple keyboards : any key pressed catched on any keyboard is redirected to the one and only active Virtual Terminal (VT).

Will this be changed/improved when the console code is moved into userspace, like some have proposed?

tom
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