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Well, my Linux system allows two users to use the computer at the same time.


On one computer, with two mice and two keyboards and two monitors?

That's what we're talking about here.


Timesharing was introduced in the early 60's and still supported by Unix-based systems. Windows has similar functionality but probably needs some addons. Virtualbox is one way around that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compatible_Time-Sharing_System


Yep. The thing to look for is multiseat-X. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MultiseatX




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