2 users/same computer at the same time?

[no1_vern]

My wife and I have discussed this a bit, and Im trying to nail down a way for us both to use one computer at the same time - we want to do this together.

Is there any way to use 2 different displays and 2 keyboards/mice along with the whatever internet software needed and OS for both of us to surf simultaneously to different sites while using the same computer(only 1 computer).

I haven't found anything yet, does anyone have any suggestions?

EDIT: I need to mention that I want to run WinXP if possible. I dont need/want to re-learn a new OS unless I have to. . .

[KarmaKiller]

Free 2-User version of Userful Multiplier - 2 users from 1 computer

I'm not sure how well it works. But AFAIK, this is the only way.

[no1_vern]

Thanks Karma, but that is a linux solution. I might go that way, but I'd rather stick with WinXp if possible.

[KarmaKiller]

Everything I've read said that windows seems to have an error when you plug in more then two keyboards. IDK though, I've personally never tried it.
I know on my old pentium d CPU it had some kind of feature that you could hook a terminal up to it, and have multi users at once. But from what I remember, the terminal thing costs as much as another older CPU.

[nemowolf]

What is the restriction to only having one computer?

[no1_vern]

Cost. I was hoping for a free solution so I dont have to spend 100+ for a new computer.

[Rootstonian]

I just don't see it happening. Now, a laptop with external display and keyboard MAY work, but I don't suppose you have a laptop do you?

[nemowolf]

Cost. I was hoping for a free solution so I dont have to spend 100+ for a new computer.

Unless you have a decent, mid grade multicore computer, your going to get horrible performance as that would essentially be taking multi-tasking to the max.

Your better off planning on getting a new computer, or a refurb laptop for the second computer then try using one computer for two people.

[cadetstimp]

Hmm... maybe fit 2 computers into one case.

I know...it's 2 computers, but you'll still get the warm and fuzzy feeling of sharing "a computer"

Only way I know of because you'll always be stuck with one curser/mouse pointer. It is possible to use two mice/keyboards but they will always be fighting for use of the same cursor/pointer.

[Oren McGill]

I want to know if my IE history can be accessed by my partner who also uses the same laptop, from their IE screen, without going to my IE screen?

I have my IE screen on auto-delete for any and all sites I visit; but my partner is much more computer savy than I, and I'm wondering if they can somehow create a 'link' of some-sort from my IE screen to theirs, thus finding out what sites I visit?

[railfrog]

I want to know if my IE history can be accessed by my partner who also uses the same laptop, from their IE screen, without going to my IE screen?

I have my IE screen on auto-delete for any and all sites I visit; but my partner is much more computer savy than I, and I'm wondering if they can somehow create a 'link' of some-sort from my IE screen to theirs, thus finding out what sites I visit?

Trying to cover up the "porn surfing" tracks...?

[Kuurus]

If someone has access to your computer then more or less anything you do can be found out. Windows passwords can be cracked pretty easy and also spy / keylog type software can be installed to capture every web site, email and of course Instant Message you write.

Isn't Technology Wonderful?

[somecallmechief]

For example: I want my media center program, Boxee to always be running on my HDTV. I don't care what user is logged into the PC with the LCD monitor attached--I want Boxee on the TV at all times.

No OS that I am familiar with has the ability to segregate physical login from display. Server OSs (Windows, OSX, *Nix) readily allow for multiple virtual logins with virtual display; but this doesn't meet the need. What you really want is the ability to designate a physical display to a user.

Hmm... maybe fit 2 computers into one case.

I know...it's 2 computers, but you'll still get the warm and fuzzy feeling of sharing "a computer"

Only way I know of because you'll always be stuck with one curser/mouse pointer. It is possible to use two mice/keyboards but they will always be fighting for use of the same cursor/pointer.