[Pd] splitting Pd on two processors

[Chuckk Hubbard]

Some time back someone made reference to the fact that one could
theoretically run wish and pd on two separate computers that were
networked together.  I logged this away but didn't ask anything.

I'm wondering about specifics now.  I'm considering buying a cheap old
pc from ebay and putting Linux on it.  I have WinXP, and tried Debian
before on my 2nd hard drive, but it was a pain in the tuckus.
So, my ideal situation would be to have one monitor, one keyboard, one
mouse, and two towers.  Maybe a switch for all the peripherals?
I'm guessing I would have to have the monitor etc on whichever
computer runs Wish.  Is it possible to network a Linux box and a
Windows, or will I have to reinstall Linux on my extra hard drive?
Then, is it possible to operate Pd if the keyboard, etc are only on
one computer?

Thanks.
-Chuckk

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