OT - KVM switches

[Peter L. Peres]

On Tue, 25 Jan 2005, James Knott wrote:

> 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.

Try to restart the X server. It works for me (2.4). Switching to a 
console should have the same effect. I don't know about 2.6

Peter
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