1 cpu + 2 monitors + 2 keybord/mouse + FreeBSD, is it possible??

[Lee Harr]

>    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.

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