OT - KVM switches

[James Knott]

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.

One thing you have to watch for, is erratic mouse operation, after 
switching.  I find that if z-axis is enable, the mouse becomes unusable 
after switching.  In the 2.4 kernel, it was possible to switch to a text 
console and then back to the desktop, to clear the problem.  The 2.6 
kernel requires a reboot.

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