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| Thread ID: 66464 | 2006-02-24 01:32:00 | KVM minus the video | Mirddes (10) | Press F1 |
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| 433289 | 2006-02-24 01:32:00 | where can i get a kvm switch which doesnt have the video, or a guide on how to make one. ive got 2 comptuers sittinger here (and abuot 5 moniers) and its akward switching between 2 mice and keyboards so i want to have a switch i can hit to change between controlign computerA and computerB yet still have the ability to use most of my moniters. im guessign that a bought solution woudl be simpiler (more compact ect) than one made by myself and that most likly all i woudl haev to do is hit a keyboard keycombo to switch between them. Comes at a cost ofcorse, which is it costign me alot more money. the whole mouse thing i can handle but the keyboards are just annoying the hell out of me. -thanks- |
Mirddes (10) | ||
| 433290 | 2006-02-24 02:35:00 | No reason why a KVM switch wouldn't work without video. Most have a keyboard hotkey. Generally PS/2 KVM are much more robust than the USB KB/mouse models. However I've used a TrendNet 2 port KVM USB switch which has been great. Avoid the Belkin USB KVM's at all costs! Perhaps they've improved, but it was flaky and painfully slow to switch. |
kingdragonfly (309) | ||
| 433291 | 2006-02-24 02:51:00 | i was under the impression that kvms cost a fair ammount of money | Mirddes (10) | ||
| 433292 | 2006-02-24 03:19:00 | i was under the impression that kvms cost a fair ammount of money I use a KVM, but no longer for video. just for the keyboard and mouse. DSE unit is $67 ($62 trade). Considering that the KVM switch needs to "look like" a keyboard and a mouse to each PC when it boots up, I simply don't see how you could dummy up that hardware and firmware for that small amount of money as DIY. Its a lot more than just a "switch", as many PCs will not boot if they don't detect a keyboard, but the KVM makes them think one is there (even when its not switched to that PC) in the boot process. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 433293 | 2006-02-24 03:41:00 | www.madkiwi.com 2 PC PS/2 Ultra Compact 1-to-2 KVM $40 includes GST but excluding shipping fees. Jafa to Chch |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 433294 | 2006-02-24 04:13:00 | PM me Mirddes, and you can pick up a switch and cables from me, surplus to requirements. Free to a good home - and as we are both in ChCh this may work for you. The alternative is to buy a software solution called Kavoom, which you can get licenced to however many computers. I use that now instead of the switch, and it works well, even over a WLAN. I can control my laptop and family computer from my desktop. It is quite elegant - no hardware switches and cables necessary. www.kavoom.biz |
John H (8) | ||
| 433295 | 2006-02-25 06:05:00 | Thanks alot for the KVM John H, Works flawlessly and now i can actually use my desk for somethign otherthan holding my keyboards. The wires are great aswell and the video part of them will come in very handy when i get around to getting a 5200ultra (pci) to power the rest of my moniters =D again, thank you for your generosity. |
Mirddes (10) | ||
| 433296 | 2006-02-25 07:00:00 | The alternative is to buy a software solution called Kavoom, which you can get licenced to however many computers. I use that now instead of the switch, and it works well, even over a WLAN. I can control my laptop and family computer from my desktop. It is quite elegant - no hardware switches and cables necessary. www.kavoom.biz (http://www.kavoom.biz) There is also a Free Open Source Alternative: Synergy :: http://synergy2.sf.net |
Dannz (1668) | ||
| 433297 | 2006-02-25 07:50:00 | Does Synergy need two monitors? Since I cant fit them in my room. | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 433298 | 2006-02-25 07:59:00 | Does Synergy need two monitors? Since I cant fit them in my room. Yeah it does. You could always use VNC..... or Remote Desktop if one is running Xp Professional |
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