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| Thread ID: 74925 | 2006-12-10 16:22:00 | Is there a USB splitter (not a hub) available | rn29 (11597) | Press F1 |
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| 505591 | 2006-12-10 16:22:00 | I am looking for a splitter that will allow a USB device to connect to two laptops at the same time (not having to use software to switch between the computers like Belkins Auto Switch 2x1). For example can I connect a mouse to two computers and see the cursor move on both at the same time? Thanks in advance |
rn29 (11597) | ||
| 505592 | 2006-12-10 16:42:00 | That's a weird one. Sorry I can't help, but will be interested to know if it's possible. | Greg (193) | ||
| 505593 | 2006-12-10 21:38:00 | Can't help but in theory it should be possible it is just a hub with different ports that is needed OR would cables with the same plug on each end run thru a hub work ????? | kjaada (253) | ||
| 505594 | 2006-12-10 21:55:00 | I dont think so. Unless one was a laptop and a desktop, and the videocard drivers supported dual monitors. So, u could go from one monitor to the other. With 1 mouse. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 505595 | 2006-12-11 03:34:00 | You won't be able to do that. The mouse is the limiting factor ... USB is a complex protocol, and the dedicated processor in the mouse will not be running a multiuser operating system. ;) | Graham L (2) | ||
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