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Date:	Wed, 30 May 2001 21:20:29 PDT
From:	Sheridan George <s-geo@usa.net >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Re: KVM Switches

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For both Sandy and Steve C.

Steve Carter wrote:
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> I was told recently that the solid-state KVM switches emulate
> absent PS/2-style hardware.

True for the electronic ones. I use a Linksys KVM100SK that connects a
Warp 4 machine and an NT machine.
I got it from Buy.com for $75 about two years ago. The reason I
selected the Linksys is because it came bundled with the cables and for
a price that was only about $15 more than a manual switch and separate
cables.

> While a machine may operate with a
> serial mouse dis-connected, even temporary absence of a PS/2
> mouse can cause a problem (crash).

I've not had a running machine crash when the keyboard is disconnected
but OS/2 will not boot with out one connected.

One hint on the Linksys KVM100SK: It has two inputs - PC 1 and PC 2. No
matter which input was in use when both computers are shut down PC 1
will be the active input no matter which computer is started (this KVM
gets its power from the mouse port(s)). This means a Warp machine must
be connected to input PC 1 or it will not boot. Interestingly NT
doesn't care.

Sheridan

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> On 5/30/01, Sandy Shapiro wrote:
> >In a recent thread, mention was made of a KVM switch whereby one keyboard,
> >mouse, and monitor could control two computers. I think I would like to
> >try that. I have a spare MB and case and stuff lying around that I could
> >put to use.
> >
> >Does anyone have a brand of switch that they recommend, or does it matter?
> >I have seen Belkin and Tripp-Lite in the catalogs. Any suggestions would
> >be appreciated. >Sandy
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