recommendations for multi-user X11

[Dean Hamstead]

if the machine is running remote X sessions, the local video hardware is 
irrelevant

what you need is RAM, fast disks and raw cpu grunt.

Dean


Ross Gohlke wrote:
> I'm setting up a colocated server (not yet procured) as a remote X11 
> environment for 10 business users with broadband Internet access.
> It will be their primary work computer, offering a full suite of 
> applications.  Graphics-wise, they are not playing video games or 
> watching movies but will want to view the occasional YouTube clip.
> 
> What are the graphics requirements of X11 in a low-video, multi-user 
> environment?
> What do you recommend for hardware?
> 
> This is for a 1U enclosure.
> I would like to do it as cheaply as possible.
> - Slot type for card upgrade - PCI-X is the most ubiquitous for 1U; 
> would it work?
> - Minimum on-board RAM
> - Chipset - GeForce?
> - Video card
> - Motherboard - I'm looking at Tyan GX28 (2881)
> http://www.tyan.com/archive/products/html/gx28b2881_spec.html
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Ross Gohlke
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