Re: Kernel thoughts of a Linux user

Tomas Carnecky
2004-11-22T11:20:19Z

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