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Methods and arrangements for providing multiple concurrent desktops and workspaces in a shared computing environment

  • US 6,807,666 B1
  • Filed: 05/17/2000
  • Issued: 10/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising:

  • configuring a single computer to be concurrently and physically shared by multiple users by executing a plurality of concurrent switchable desktop environments within the single computer by;

    presenting a logon user interface to each said user physically seeking to use said computer; and

    within the computer;

    creating a separate desktop thread for each said user that is authenticated by the logon user interface;

    creating a separate desktop associated with each said desktop thread for said concurrent switchable desktop environments;

    displaying only one said desktop as active at a time; and

    maintaining a list of said desktop threads to support switching from a first said desktop to a second said desktop.

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