Split-Screen Tech Doubles Computer Use

Split-Screen Tech Doubles Computer Use discusses how researchers in Microsoft 'are developing software that splits a computer screen in two halves, each side with its own operating system, desktop, applications, cursor and keyboard.'

1. hardware is cheap. it's simpler to buy more than force people to share screens.
2. I think these researchers didn't understand the point of the extreme programming workflow.
3. They claim to have a minimal cost, no hardware required, but cubicles are not set up for 2 people. This sounds like its enabling something horrible.

This being said, it think its a wonderful idea for multi player gaming.
What better way to put the 24inch monitor to use? You can even ghost for yourself.

As an added bonus, the article comes with the following picture and its caption:

'Computers to Work Harder
Software programmers at work at INFOSYS, one of the best known Indian software companies, in Bangalore, India. Workers at Indian companies must often share computers. But a new technology that divides a computer's screen could stretch the technology's use.'

How terrible is that ?
Why would you publicize being the IT equivalent of a sweatshop?

caption should read: look at the size of those .....