Bobiham, Here's my partially informed $0.02...
> Date: 24 Oct 2001 16:05:09 -0700 > From: Bobiham Marleugy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Windows XP multiple users and VNC > > Is it possible to use the multiple user feature of the windows xp to > run VNC servers on it, so that unix VNC clients can have one > windows desktop each at the same time? > > I know it doesn't work for other windows versions, not even NT. > A fasinating question to be sure. There are two issues: 1- Can it work? 2- Is it legal? I do not know whether WinXp supports terminal server the way that Win2k does. However, I have seen posts here indicating that it is possible to have VNC access to Win2k terminal server virtual desktops (ie. one desktop per client). So, Win2k can provide this even if Xp does not. I think the trick is to use WinVNC.exe as an application that launches when the user logs in. Running it as a service will only provide access to the same desktop for all connections. Another approach would be to run multiple WinXp sessions as guest OSes using VMware. Then your host OS could be Linux or WinXX. I have no idea how efficient that would be. Did you see the post about Xp's EULA and VNC? http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/archives/2001-10/0180.html It would appear that an additional Xp license is required for any remote system that uses VNC to access another Xp system. However, I'm not a lawyer and do not offer legal advice, so read the EULA yourself. Better yet, have your lawyer read the EULA, let Microsoft know that this is holding up your purchase AND ask Microsoft to reduce the price by the amount of your legal fees. While all of that is underway, see how far you can get with RedHat and StarOffice using software that does not limit your ability to innovate on your own hardware. Let freedom ring. -- Brian --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe vnc-list' in the message BODY See also: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/intouch.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------
