On 11 Nov 2024 21:24 +0800, from b...@busby.net (Bret Busby): > Whilst this computer that I am using, has about ten USB sockets (including > four on the front), I expect that a similar workstation to this, would be > required, or, a proper server, with all of the required sockets, both > options being, I believe, quite expensive to buy new.
There are offboard USB controllers (not even all that expensive), to say nothing of hubs; so at least that part is manageable, especially for low-bandwidth devices like keyboards or mice. Probably a bigger problem would be the physical environment those people would be sitting in if you want to stay within the length limit of USB cables. For example, Wikipedia claims that USB 3 (which you'll almost certainly want if you're running video over USB) in practice tops out at somewhere around 3 m due to electrical properties; and even USB 1.1 and 2.0 are only specified for up to 5 m. Apparently USB gateways are a thing to extend this. In contrast, HDMI apparently is usable at up to about 13 m. -- Michael Kjörling 🔗 https://michael.kjorling.se
