Possible project

John (EBo) David plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 17:51:54 -0700


you mean something like displaying virtual consoles on other machines? 
You might want to look into VNC.  Cannot remember who distributes it
though.  I did have it running a few years ago for virtual terminals
between my Solaris, Linux, and WinNT boxes.

  EBo --


charlie bullen wrote:
> 
> Hi Craig, I read an article recently that not only gives a discussion of
> what you are suggesting below, but also maps out a stategy for implementing
> it. Have the magazine at home, and could send you the article but I will be
> out of town for about 2 weeks. It was one of several articles in this issue
> relating to linux in 3rd world countries. If you want the article, email me
> off list and I'll get it to you upon my return. I wish I could remeber what
> it was in.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Charlie
> 
> sw1006@swtravel.com
> >
> > I see a real value to putting the big money into a honker server and
> > having like 10 thin clients using xwindows. I am in love with the
> > Windows 2000 Terminal Services and think that linux could do it even
> > better. Does anyone have any setups like this running? Does this seem
> > impractical for 10 clients? Anyone have any insights to offer on this?
> >
> > Craig