How many computers have you simultaniously used at one time?

[matthewl]

At the moment my record is two. Like right now I am upgrading fedora on one and chatting here and coding as I speak. Well, more of chatting then coding.

[serkan sendur]

only one

[Menster]

My record is 4. But you can only use multiple computers if you have multiple lengthy tasks to do, such as uploading multiple websites using ftp or doing s/w installations.

[tux4life]

If re-installs also count, then many, but I've only really used 2 computers simultaneously.
In fact, I always use two computers simultaneously: I've one computer which connects to another one over an RDP connection, so I can use internet via remote desktop, while I can just program on my good old W2K :)

[MosaicFuneral]

5. One PDA, two laptops, and two desktops.

I was installing and setting-up W2K on the laptops for my father and his boss.

[sknake]

If lengthy tasks count then 10. Back before the days of sysprep'ing machines we installed we would line them up and go down the line installing Windows :)

We only had enough room for 10 displays on the table. And yes, in hindsight, I know there were many better ways to go about it.

[GrimJack]

When I was working for a computer forensic team, I had about 15 computers working 22 printers - I kept about a hundred temps running. We were reconstructing email for a couple of lawsuits - once the emails were printed they were sent to a senior document clerk who then made sure that every person, company, or entity mention had their own copy printed and filed

[Ancient Dragon]

Only one computer at a time -- I only have two hands and one brain, which is single-tasking. I can't tap the top of my head and rub my tummy at the same time either :)

[NicAx64]

two , my sweet dynabook lappy and my powerful desktop computer.
and I never turn off the computers.

I use the laptop computer to read ebooks and study while I can do their particles and exercises using the desktop computer. Desktop
computer is powerful enough to run the compilers. and use X-Chat
to chat with using the laptop.

[IttieBittie]

Wow, some of these numbers are amazing. I would have trouble remembering which computer is doing what.

For me, two computers and an iPhone is my max to have going at one time.

[emclinux]

if this counts I once DoD wiped 12 computers at once

[goldeagle2005]

4s my record. Installing the OS on 2, upgrading the 3rd and actually chatting and listening to music on the 4th

[Will Gresham]

For me, 2.

Although you might want to rethink the thread name, I am not sure how you can use multiple computers simultaniously at a different time.... :P

[vmanes]

Do virtual machines count?

I could easily find myself running a VM on my main desktop, as well as the host OS, RDP into my machine at work which is also running a VM, and there's the laptop beside me. That's 5.

[matthewl]

For me, 2.

Although you might want to rethink the thread name, I am not sure how you can use multiple computers simultaniously at a different time.... :P

If there is a desire(that's me) or need to use multiple computers there is a way of doing it. As example with two computers you can do one hand typing on two keyboards. :P

[scru]

What a bunch of nerds.

[goldeagle2005]

What a bunch of nerds.

Welcome to the club, fellow nerd :D

[kaninelupus]

I'll pick at the phrase "simultaneously used"... which implies using at the exact same time.

Given that it takes two hands to use a keyboard efficiently (and not really into typing one-handed on two keyboards simultaneously), I'd have to say one! Even if have multiple machines lined up for trouble shooting, am only actually physically using one machine at a time.

To those claiming multiple simultaneous usage, where exactly are those extra appendages growing out from? Or are you claiming to type with your toes??

[rainyjane]

just 2..lol..use my laptop for im(i hate having to keep opening the blinking box)and read news or do some misc. on it, while doing my main stuff on my desktop :) but laptop has been bad and has been freezing on me :(

[matthewl]

I'll pick at the phrase "simultaneously used"... which implies using at the exact same time.

Given that it takes two hands to use a keyboard efficiently (and not really into typing one-handed on two keyboards simultaneously), I'd have to say one! Even if have multiple machines lined up for trouble shooting, am only actually physically using one machine at a time.

To those claiming multiple simultaneous usage, where exactly are those extra appendages growing out from? Or are you claiming to type with your toes??

Do you realize that once you set a topic title you can not change it? I am wondering why you are concerned about the title? I started this thread for fun and did not put any classification of what is and isn't considered usage. But anyways I intend not to contend with you and xan on proper wording and your negative responses. So if you so choose this path I will just ingore your off topic responses.