[OT] USB KVM switches

From: Teo Zenios <teoz_at_neo.rr.com>
Date: Tue Feb 1 00:49:23 2005

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From: "Eric Smith" <eric_at_brouhaha.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 1:26 AM
Subject: [OT] USB KVM switches


> Bruce wrote:
> > KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switches do the same wonderful job for PC
> > consoles that serial A/B switches did for terminals.
>
> And I sure wish I could find some *reliable* USB KVM switches. Ideally
> without spending an arm and a leg, but given that the inexpensive ones
> are terrible, maybe I'd be willing to spend real money for one that
> actually works.
>

I have 3 different KVM's here. A SOHO 4 port PS/2 + USB used mostly for my
gaming PC's (since it switches sound also), a 4 Port Belkin Serial or PS/2
that I use with my older server/cad machine/test rigs, and a nice Dr.Bott 4
port ADB KVM for my old 68K Macs. Too bad my 386/40 cannot use PS/2 mice, I
could get another mouse off my desk. So those 3 kvm's cut my keyboard,
monitor, and mouse needs from 12 sets down to 3 sets at a reasonable cost.
Received on Tue Feb 01 2005 - 00:49:23 GMT