Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:51:53 -0700 (PDT) | From | James Simmons <> | Subject | Re: The new X-Kernel ! |
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> > It sets the hardware state of the keyboards and the > > mice. The user runs apps that alter the state. The second user comes along > > and log in on desktop two. He runs another small application to test the > > mice. It changes the state which in turn effects the person on desktop > > one. > > Isn't this a driver problem?
That is what I'm pointing out.
> If two processes can interfere when using the > same device the driver should only allow one access (one device file opened) > at a time.
That is the current solution.
> And if two processes need to access it it should be managed by a > daemon.
And if the daemon dies you could end up with a broken mouse if using force feedback.
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