[olug] KVM switch help

Kenton Brede xyf at nixnotes.org
Tue Sep 9 01:05:16 UTC 2003


On Mon, Sep 08, 2003 at 07:11:41PM -0500, Steve Busby wrote:
> On Monday 08 September 2003 10:36 am, Kenton Brede wrote:
> > On Tue, Aug 12, 2003 at 11:21:22PM -0500, Tom wrote:
> > > I had to abandon my system as the KVM switch would not play right with
> > > anything but 2000 and 98 on my PC's.
> > > I tried 95 and Linux to no avail and don't have room for second monitor
> > > and keyboard.  Does anybody have any idea on a work around?  as I would
> > > really like to learn more on Linux and possible switch more over to it.  
> > > Any help or advise would be appreciated.
> >
> > Just received this so I'm a little behind but you could try -
> > http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/doc-user.html
> >
> > Alternatively you could buy a better KVM switch.  I've had good luck
> > with Belkin Omni View.
> >
> > You could also install both OSs on your drive(s) and dual boot or run a
> > disto such as Knoppix off CDROM.
> > Kent
> 
> Ahh, but Kenton, read his original post again, "and don't have room for second 
> monitor".  Synergy is a KM (keyboard/mouse)  manager only, you still need two 
> (or more) monitors.

Ahh, You are right.  I am sorry master.  I did not read properly.  
I pledge to do better next time. <deep bow> LOL
Kent

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   in order that I may learn how to do it." --Pablo Picasso



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