On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Michael G. Schabert wrote:

>Just out of curiosity...what do you gain by running 2 Xservers, other
>than extra redundant processes and more used memory/CPU? Why not run
>with your window manager configured with "virtual desktops" if it's a
>screen clutter issue?

You get two complete desktops which can be running as different users.

So someone else can log in to your workstation and get their own
desktop without you having to log out.  Which is VERY useful for
a helpdesk.


Roger

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