Multiseat

[Fabio Massimo Di Nitto]

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nad wrote:
> The xorg X server seems to have issues that have not been resolved. See:
> https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2216
> 
> 

This is partially solved in our tree. Note that the patches have been pushed
by daniels ;)


> I run a 2.6.0 ruby patched debian kernel and the XFree86 X server
> without issues. Four seats, gnome desktops. No stability issues. It
> will scale to sixteen users with separately addressable four port
> graphics cards.

What kind of gfx are these one?

> I use modified hotplug input scripts and hand
> configured keyboard and mouse configs.
> 

Yes we provide similar scripts to handle device add/removal, but they are not
fully working yet. Apparently there are some issues on heads with ps2 mice.

> 
> 
> I've been too busy to try it the udeb way, and as I know that xorg has
> issues, I haven't bothered.

not here.. xorg is working perfectly on a 4 seats machine.

> It would be outstanding if this would work
> in ubuntu (latest kernel, xorg 6.8.x) with standard package installs
> and a little setup.

it does here.. given the hardencoded barries.

Fabio

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