On Mon, 10 Dec 2001, Bill wrote:
> On Monday 10 December 2001 20:20, you wrote:
> > Anyone have any experience with KVM's and Linux, and whether it
> > matters if it's a rotary dial or push-button switch?
> I use a rotary (el-cheapo) kvm and it was trashing the mouse upon my 
> return until I learned to only switch it while I was at a tty ... 
hmmm ... I have the electronic from LinkSys -- $54 at Buy.com, 
WITH cables, when I bought it.  Remember to quote apples to 
apples when you shop -- it seems to be cheaper to buy a set 
with the proper cables ...
I solve the mouse issue by not using the mouse part -- I have 
two mice (30button illuminated for Linux, two button MS 
House shaped for Win'95), and switch by touch without taking 
my eyes off the screen
I tap-tap Ctrl, and it switches; the 4 port ones, you tap-tap 
Ctrl then {A|B|C|D} ... and it switches...
And this is a real benefit -- I had the mechanical rotary 
type, and it was much more disruptive.  Electronic holds 
keyboard detection through reboots, too.
-- Russ Herrold
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