Re: [SLUG] KVM switches

From: R P Herrold (herrold@owlriver.com)
Date: Mon Dec 10 2001 - 21:25:24 EST


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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