Michael Kjörling <c9bc136c6...@ewoof.net> wrote: > 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.
Displayport also supposedly works up to 15 m, I believe. But video cards with Displayport or HDMI outputs are available, so that shouldn't be a problem. FWIW, I've run X windows across the Atlantic, so there shouldn't really be a limit.
