OT - KVM switches

Lance F. Squire lance-5ZoueyuiTZhBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org
Tue Jan 25 15:03:58 UTC 2005


I'm currently running a simular set-up (NT-4, Linux) on a noname 2port 
digital KVM (not rotary switch) Blue & silver. Works great and didn't 
cost too much.

As long as its not manual (rotary) switch and not the absolute cheepest, 
You're probably fine.

Steve wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Does anyone here use KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switches? I want to
> have 2 separate computers hooked to a single monitor, keyboard and
> mouse. I've seen a few different manufacturers with switches (Phoebe,
> D-Link, Zonet). Are there any I should stay away from?
> 
> I want to have an XP box as well as a Linux box hooked up and running.
> I'm using a Samsung 19" flat CRT in case that matters (1280x960 at 85Hz).
> Also a Logitech keyboard and Microsoft optical mouse (USB with PS/2
> adaptor with it for the switch).
> 
> Thanks for any pointers or suggestions.
> 
> -Steve.
> 
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