Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Linux Operating System _ Multiseat on Ubuntu 25.10 using ASTER SOFTWARE _1

 

Hi Copilot , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure on how to do "Multiple Concurrent Users on a Single PC using ASTER SOFTWARE" with the help of UBUNTU 25.10 , in other words , "Multiple Concurrent Users on a Single UBUNTU 25.10 PC/Desktop using ASTER SOFTWARE" . Copilot , I hope you could really give me a step-by-step procedure on this interesting project because I am only an average Linux user . THANKS Copilot for your answer.

 

MICROSOFT  Copilot  Answer 

 

Multiseat with ASTER on Ubuntu 25.10 overview

You want two or more users working concurrently on one Ubuntu PC, each with their own monitor, keyboard, and mouse. ASTER Multiseat provides a guided UI to create “workplaces” and assign devices, now with official Linux support. Below is a practical, step‑by‑step setup tailored for Ubuntu 25.10, from install to daily use, plus fixes for common issues YouTube dokwiki.ibik.ru.

Requirements and preparation

  • Hardware:
    • Displays: Either multiple outputs on one GPU or separate GPUs; one monitor per user.
    • Inputs: One keyboard and one mouse per user; USB hubs help keep pairings consistent.
    • Optional audio: USB sound dongles per seat simplify mapping.
  • System:
    • Ubuntu 25.10 desktop, admin account with sudo.
    • Stable power settings (avoid USB power‑down and sleep while using multiseat). ASTER recommends high‑performance power plan and disabling monitor sleep and hibernation to prevent device dropouts dokwiki.ibik.ru.
  • License:
    • ASTER requires activation after trial; obtain installer and license from official distributors asterindian.in.

Install ASTER on Ubuntu

  1. Download ASTER for Linux

    • Get the Linux installer from the official ASTER/IBIKSoft channels. Verify checksum if provided. Asterindian provides download and requirements, and the ASTER wiki links the download page asterindian.in dokwiki.ibik.ru.

  2. Install the package

    • If it’s a .deb: 
      sudo dpkg -i aster*.deb || sudo apt -f install
    • If it’s a script/tarball: follow the vendor’s README for Linux installation steps and dependencies, then run the installer UI.

  3. Reboot (recommended)

    • After install, reboot to ensure services and udev rules initialize cleanly.

  4. Activate ASTER

    • Launch the ASTER control app, apply your license or start the trial. The vendor documentation covers activation workflow asterindian.in.

Tip: During installation, ASTER suggests optimizing power parameters and disabling “Fast Boot”/sleep behavior to improve stability with multiple seats dokwiki.ibik.ru.

Create workplaces and assign devices

  1. Open ASTER control center

    • Start the ASTER UI from the app menu or via terminal. The Linux tutorial demonstrates the workflow for creating workplaces on Ubuntu YouTube.

  2. Add workplaces (seats)

    • Create Workplace 1 (seat0) and Workplace 2 (seat1). Name them clearly (e.g., “Dad”, “Daughter”). ASTER’s UI is designed to guide you through adding seats on Linux YouTube.

  3. Assign displays per workplace

    • For each workplace, select the monitor to attach. If you have two GPUs, bind each seat to its GPU; if one GPU, map separate outputs to different workplaces. The ASTER tutorial shows display mapping on Ubuntu YouTube.

  4. Assign input devices

    • Plug in each keyboard/mouse pair and assign them to the intended workplace. If identical models appear, use port labels or unplug/replug to identify. ASTER’s Linux UI supports input device mapping per workplace YouTube.

  5. Assign audio (optional)

    • Map audio devices per workplace; USB sound cards are easiest to differentiate and assign in ASTER YouTube.

  6. Save and apply configuration

    • Apply changes, then enable ASTER multiseat mode. The Linux tutorial demonstrates enabling and testing after configuration YouTube.

Start sessions and daily use

  • Start ASTER and launch seats

    • Enable ASTER. Each connected monitor should show a login screen for its assigned workplace, controlled only by that workplace’s keyboard/mouse YouTube.

  • Log in separately

    • Use distinct user accounts (e.g., you and your daughter). Work independently on the same PC without input/display overlap YouTube.

  • Stopping ASTER

    • Use the control center to stop multiseat when needed; sessions end per workplace. Vendor guidance covers normal start/stop operations YouTube.

Troubleshooting and tips

  • A monitor shows no greeter:

    • Ensure the display is assigned to the correct workplace. Check cables and GPU outputs. Reapply configuration in ASTER’s UI YouTube.

  • Keyboard/mouse control the wrong seat:

    • Reassign devices in ASTER. If devices are identical, label ports/hubs and re‑plug one pair at a time to identify correctly YouTube.

  • Audio not isolated:

    • Prefer USB audio per seat; then assign in ASTER to avoid pulse routing confusion YouTube.

  • Sleep/USB power issues:

    • Disable monitor sleep/hibernation and USB power‑down. ASTER’s installer recommends high‑performance power settings to avoid device dropouts dokwiki.ibik.ru.

  • Installer or license concerns:

    • Use trusted sources for downloads and licensing. Asterindian provides detailed info on safe download and licensing options asterindian.in.

If you tell me your GPU(s), how your monitors are connected, and the brands of keyboards/mice, I can walk you through the exact mapping in the ASTER UI step by step for your hardware.

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