how to use 2 users on one desktop

JMK · 11-12-2003, 03:39 PM

Hey guys im new to linux so be nice :P

Just wondering of there is any way of having 2 users on that same machine

i.e. i have 2 monitors so i was wondering if i could have 2 desktops ...

im running redhat 9 so any information would be greatful

HappyTux · 11-12-2003, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by JMK
Hey guys im new to linux so be nice :P

Just wondering of there is any way of having 2 users on that same machine

i.e. i have 2 monitors so i was wondering if i could have 2 desktops ...

im running redhat 9 so any information would be greatful

You are looking for the Backstreet Ruby patch to the kernel you can get some more information here.

r_jensen11 · 11-13-2003, 07:48 PM

Wouldn't this also require two keyboards, two mice, and the like?

JMK · 11-13-2003, 07:51 PM

yea but its on my laptop with usb mouse + keyboard

r_jensen11 · 11-13-2003, 07:57 PM

I think it would just be more practicle to use a second computer....