My understanding is that original meaning was that pair programming requires the pair work together at the same desk and machine. With the ability to share scr

My understanding is that original meaning was that pair programming requires the pair work together at the same desk and machine. With the ability to share screens/IDEs remotely the need to be at the same desk may have shifted, but working together is intrinsic to pair programming I believe. The original text went into some detail about making the desk work for 2 people, and having screwdrivers available to do so, which for some reason always amused me.