Hi there. I searched the topics but I did not find anything like what I want.
The heading sums it up: I want to be able to run one PC with Zorin, but with multiple inputs and outputs, allowing my family to use the computer simultaneously. Much like Windows Server et. al., but I got Zorin with the ideal to be able to completely drop Windoze when Micro$ucks ends support soon.
Well a server is there for apps and user storage. I've never known it to be possible for any server to be used directly by multiple users (4 keyboards and 4 monitors for each user). The only way this would work means additional pc hardware anyway or purchasing thin clients which still means additional hardware for family members. To turn your unit into a Server you need to install Synaptic Package Manager via Software, launch it and enter 'server' in search and install the necessary packages.
Creating a multiseat PC on Ubuntu 22.04 involves setting up multiple input and display devices so that multiple users can interact with the system simultaneously. Here are the steps to achieve this:
Identify Devices: Ensure you have multiple video cards, keyboards, and mice. Each seat will require its own video card, and you can use multiple keyboards and mice.
Configure udev Rules: You need to configure udev rules to assign devices to specific seats. This can be done by creating rules in /etc/udev/rules.d/. For example, you can create a rule like this:
Replace "Your Keyboard Name" with the name of your keyboard and "seat1" with the seat identifier.
3. Assign Seats to Devices: Use loginctl to assign devices to specific seats. For example, to assign a keyboard to seat1:
Replace the path with the actual path of your keyboard device.
4. Configure Xorg: Edit the Xorg configuration files to specify which devices belong to which seats. You can create separate xorg.conf files for each seat or use the xorg.conf.d directory to specify configurations for each seat.
5. Use Display Manager: Ensure your display manager (like LightDM or GDM) supports multiseat configurations. LightDM and GDM can automatically manage multiple seats if properly configured.
6. Test the Setup: After configuring, reboot your system and test the multiseat setup. Each seat should have its own login screen and be able to log in independently.
For detailed instructions and troubleshooting, refer to the Ubuntu Wiki on Multiseat or the Debian Wiki’s Multi_Seat_Debian_HOWTO. These resources provide comprehensive guides and troubleshooting tips for setting up multiseat systems.
Thank you, I am currently waiting for my new monitor, whereafter I will check this out and report back (I've noticed Ubuntu or Debian hacks what worked on Zorin earlier, do not necessarily work again after an update).