The Multi-Pointer X server

worufu writes "Some weeks after releasing the MPX (Multi-Pointer X Server), the Linux world slowly seems to draw attention to the project which opens up the limits of simultaneous input devices of the current X server. The future possibities are unlimited and I cannot wait to see some nice applications supporting the advantages of multiple input devices.
From the project description: 'The Multi-Pointer X Server is an enhanced X server to support multiple mice. It provides users with one cursor per device. Each cursor can operate independently. A multicursor windowing system allows two-handed interaction with legacy applications, but also the creation of innovative applications and user interfaces.'"

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Re:Reminds me of Anakin

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You mean he went on to be the second most powerful person in the universe for 30 years? Call me evil, but... where do I sign up?

Well, that's the thing about the Dark Side, isn't it? The #2 spot is actually worse than the #3, because #1 has to constantly crush you under his thumb, to keep you in your place and show you who's boss.

No, like Robinson Crusoe's father, I believe the middle station is best -- or rather, the middle station of the upper echelon. I'd go for, say #100 on the hit parade. High enough up to be to far too valuable to waste, not high enough to be considered a threat to the established order.

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He got to boink Natalie Portman? Is that all you could cum up with?

Let me give you some details: God likes to send his creatures around, with redundancy. He doesn't just send them around with a partner, he sends them around with #@$ a partner. How do I say this to you...

Do you have two testicles? No?

Ok, having a twin set is like comparing a straight-8 engine with a modern V8 engine. You sacrifice one giant load-buckette possible once every three days for to have two smaller load-buckettes that are quicker and fill every .5 day.

Not descript enough? Having a twin set is like comparing two bowls of hot water, whereas one has dipped in it a single tea-bag and the other has (you guessed it) count'em TWO tea-bags.

My point is, you already were given two of what you need. But wait! Think of the general-issue given by God as a single set. You don't want two... you want FOUR. Rip up your Evil membership-card, and step-up to the Birth-defects card. Some people, before entering this life, made a "deal" to enter maimed and halt just so they could experience FOUR. As for four lightsabers, maybe you can get your Head transplanted to a chimp body just so you have the extra "feet-hands" that let you grasp three or more objects (think lightsabers).

Isn't that grrreeat?